Student removed from JCHS after being found with weapon during vape search

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A student from Jefferson City High School was removed from the building on Tuesday after they were found with a weapon, according to a letter sent to parents by the Jefferson City School District.

The district wrote that a weapon was in a student’s belongings while officials were searching for vape products.

“This afternoon, school officials were made aware that there were vapes being circulated among several students. During the process of investigating, a weapon was found in a student's belongings,” the email says. “The student has been removed from school until further notice, and full disciplinary action will be taken, which may include criminal charges.”

The type of weapon found was not described by the school district.