15-year-old Ventura High School student charged for bringing gun on campus

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. - A 15-year-old Ventura High School student was charged Tuesday with multiple offenses after bringing a gun and ammunition on campus, according to Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko.

The petition alleges felony conspiracy, a gang allegation, carrying a concealed firearm, and possession of a firearm in a school zone.

The teen was arrested on Jan. 30 by the Ventura Police Department in connection with a Dec.18, 2024 robbery and assault of another teen on a city bus, officials said. 

During the arrest, officers found a semi-automatic pistol and ammunition in the teen's possession. 

The teen was taken into custody and booked at the Juvenile Facility in Oxnard.

A judge ordered the teen to remain in custody until the trial scheduled for Feb. 24. 

No other details were immediately available.