Florida middle school student arrested over homemade guns plot
By The BriefBrief
A Florida middle school student was arrested and charged as an adult for allegedly making homemade guns and explosives for a robbery plot.
WHO:St. Johns County sheriff’s deputies
WHAT:Arrested and charged a Florida middle school student as an adult for allegedly creating homemade guns and explosives for a robbery plot
WHEN:Reported Aug 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
WHERE:St. Johns County, Florida
WHY:Deputies received a tip about messages on Telegram discussing holding someone at gunpoint to rob them and building a shotgun and musket with zip ties
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