South Florida teen faces court after allegedly bringing weapon to school

An 18-year-old Northeast High School student appeared in court Thursday following his arrest for allegedly bringing a weapon onto school grounds.

Hayden Hanstein was charged Wednesday with possession of a weapon on school property. According to court records, the incident occurred in the school parking lot.

During Thursday’s hearing, defense attorneys argued that Hanstein is an honor student, comes from a family of first responders, and did not realize that bringing a stun gun onto campus was prohibited. Prosecutors, however, contended that Hanstein knowingly brought the weapon to show off to friends.

The judge found probable cause for the charge and set Hanstein’s bond at $1,000, ordering him to stay away from all firearms, weapons, and ammunition while the case proceeds.