PINEVILLE, La. (KLFY)– An Pineville student was arrested on Thursday after, officials say, he took a gun to school.

According to officials, administrators and the Deputy School Resource Officer at Pineville High School were alerted of a student, who was believed to be in possession of a firearm.  

The student was located and identified as 18-year-old Dolmoine Gold.  

Officials say a search was conducted of Gold’s belongings, where a small caliber handgun was found.

Gold was taken into custody and booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center.

He is being charged for Carrying a Firearm on School Property.