Bronson, Florida - “See something, say something.” This is not just a catch phrase; it means what is says, and worked to secure the safety of students on the Williston Middle/High School Campus on Thursday afternoon, Fevruary 20, 2025, when a student witness reported to school staff members that a 14 year-old male student was carrying a knife on campus.
School administrators and School Resource Deputy (SRD) Nelson Macias located the student and escorted him to the school office. It was discovered that the student had a knife tucked into his sock (see photo above).
SRD Macias conducted an investigation and learned that the student had recently transferred to the Williston school from Texas. In less than one month of enrollment at the school, he boy had gotten into a disagreement with another student. Statements by witnesses indicate that the student planned to use the knife during a pre-planned altercation with the other student later that day. Witnesses also said that the student claimed to be part of gang.
The juvenile was arrested, charged with possession of a weapon on a school campus, a felony. He was booked into the Levy County Detention Bureau and released to the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice.