Opelika High student arrested after being found with firearm
Opelika police has confirmed a student was taken into custody after being found with a firearm on the city’s high school campus.
The police department’s school resource officers found the Opelika High School student in possession of a firearm, and immediately escorted the student off school grounds and placed into custody around 3 P.M. on Friday, March 7, 2025.
“To ensure the safety of the students and staff, additional police officers were present during dismissal,” police confirmed. “There were no injuries reported and there is no danger to other students at this time.”
The incident is currently being investigated by the Opelika Police Department. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Opelika Police Department at (334)705-5200
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