Student charged after bringing loaded gun to Gaithersburg High School, police say

A Gaithersburg High School student was arrested after police say he brought a loaded handgun to school. Police say the 17-year-old is being charged as an adult. Officers responded to Gaithersburg High School around 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10 after receiving a report about a weapon possibly on school grounds. School staff told officers that they received an anonymous tip from a community member stating that a specific student was in possession of a handgun. School staff, MCPS security personnel and police officers quickly found the student and searched his backpack. Inside was a loaded .40 caliber Glock handgun with an extended magazine. The serial number had been scratched out. The 17-year-old student was arrested and taken to the Central Processing Unit. Police say he will be charged as an adult with the following counts: * Dangerous Weapon on School Property * Handgun on Person * Loaded Handgun on Person * Minor in Possession of a Firearm * Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number Police say they will not be releasing a photo of the suspect because he is a juvenile.