ABBEVILLE | RICKEY STOKES NEWS
A student at Abbeville High School was arrested Wednesday after authorities say he was found on campus with a firearm.
According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, 18-year-old Drashon Bussey was taken into custody after another student reported seeing him with a gun. The information was immediately passed along to the School Resource Officer.
Sheriff Eric Blankenship said there was no known threat made toward students or staff.
Bussey has been charged with possession of a firearm on school grounds and possession of an altered firearm. He is currently being held at the Henry County Jail without bond.
In a statement, Sheriff Blankenship commended Superintendent Lori Beasley, Principal McKay, and the staff at Abbeville High School for their partnership and swift response in ensuring student safety.
