DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (WESH) — A Bethune-Cookman University student is accused of having a loaded AR-15 assault rifle on campus, in violation of the university’s policies.
Ronald Jacques Jr., 20, was arrested Sunday night around 11:30 p.m. when campus security noticed a vehicle illegally parked and saw the AR-15 on the front passenger seat in plain view.
Jacques came out of a dorm moments later and allegedly admitted that the vehicle was his and that he had knowingly brought the weapon on campus.
Police said they also recovered ammunition and a shell casing in the suspect’s pocket.
The judge raised Jacques’ bond from $2,500 to $10,000.
The university released the following statement:
“The student involved in this incident has been suspended and removed from campus pending a disciplinary hearing. The hearing, which will take place in two weeks, will determine his future with Bethune-Cookman University. B-CU adheres to a strict, no guns policy on campus. The safety of our students, faculty and staff is our No. 1 priority at B-CU.”STORIES OTHERS ARE CLICKING ON-
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