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13-year-old found with taser at Eastway Middle School, police say

The discovery was made around 12:40 p.m. at Eastway Middle School on Norland Road when staff notified the school resource officer.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A 13-year-old was found with a taser at a school in east Charlotte, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said Tuesday.

The discovery was made around 12:40 p.m. at Eastway Middle School on Norland Road when staff notified the school resource officer.

The teen was charged with possession of a weapon on school grounds. No one was hurt or threatened.

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