Crime & Safety
Child, 11, Arrested After Bringing Knife On School Bus: Ansonia Police
The child was arrested "without incident" and there is "no concern for the safety of other children at this time," police said.
ANSONIA, CT — An 11-year-old child was arrested in Ansonia Wednesday after being accused of bringing a concealed knife onto the school bus, according to the Ansonia Police Department.
The bus driver reported the incident just before 3:30 p.m., police said.
"The knife was not displayed in a threatening manner, and there was no indication that it was used in any way," according to police.
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The child was arrested "without incident" and there is "no concern for the safety of other children at this time."
No additional information about the incident was immediately available.
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"The Ansonia Police Department takes the safety of students seriously and is committed to ensuring the well-being of all members of our community," police said.
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