Toll of Commuting
News12 New York
Where to Watch
Download the App
Local
Crime
Weather
beWell
The East End
Crime Files
FIFA World Cup

Loaded gun found in student's bag at Newark charter school

A 17-year-old student was arrested after a pistol in his book bag set off the school's metal detectors.

News 12 Staff

Nov 13, 2025, 6:17 AM

Updated

Share:

More Stories

It's back to normal this morning at Great Oaks Charter School in Newark after a student was caught trying to bring a loaded gun into the building.

Police say the incident happened Wednesday morning at the school on Crawford Street.

A 17-year-old student was arrested after a pistol in his book bag set off the school's metal detectors.

Authorities have not said yet whether the teen will face charges.

More Stories

More From News12

App StoreGoogle Play Store

info

Newsletter

Send Photos/Videos

Contact

About Us

News Team

News 12 New York

follow us

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

more resources

Optimum Corporate

Optimum Service

Advertise on News 12

Careers

Content Removal Policy

© 2026 N12N, LLC

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Ad Choices