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17-year-old arrested after gun found in vehicle in Eastern Shore school lot

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ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. — A 17-year-old is facing charges after the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office said a gun was found in a vehicle parked in the Arcadia High School lot.

Deputies discovered the gun during a canine search on Monday.

The 17-year-old was charged with possession of a firearm on school property, possession of a handgun or assault rifle under age 18 and possession of marijuana under age 18.

The juvenile was a student at Arcadia High School, according to the sheriff’s office.

Authorities took the 17-year-old to the Norfolk Detention Center.