Teen Arrested With Weapon On School Grounds That Led To Lockdown In Arlington: Police

An 18-year-old student at an Arlington County high school was arrested after being caught with a gun on school grounds by administrators.

On March 13, police were dispatched to Langston High School Continuation Program where Tashawn Carter was arrested and charged. — On March 13, police were dispatched to Langston High School Continuation Program where Tashawn Carter was arrested and charged.
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Zak Failla

03/14/2024 5:01 p.m.

Tashawn Carter was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon following an investigation into reports of a weapon that was found at the Langston High School Continuation Program, where there was an alarm.

Police say that a school administrator located a firearm in Carter's possession, prompting a temporary lockdown while responding officers investigated.

The Arlington native was taken into custody without incident and charged with possession of a weapon on school property and carrying a concealed weapon. He was being held without bond as of Thursday afternoon.

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