Student detained after firearm found at Watkins Mill High School, police say

A student at Watkins Mill High School in Gaithersburg was detained Friday after police said the student was in possession of a firearm. Montgomery County police were dispatched around 11:41 a.m. and located the weapon. Officials said the scene was secured and there was no additional threat to the Watkins Mill campus. The school was placed on a 20‑minute hold before returning to normal operations. It is not yet known whether the student will face charges.