A Pineville High School student was arrested Thursday after officials were alerted that he may have brought a firearm to the school.

The Deputy School Resource Officer at Pineville High School, along with school administrators, located the student, identified as Dolmoine Joseph Gold, 18, of Pineville.

A search was conducted of Gold’s belongings where a small-caliber handgun was discovered. The firearm was secured and rendered safe by the deputy.

Gold was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center in reference to one count of carrying a firearm on school property. Gold is currently being detained at the Detention Center in lieu of posting a $5,000 bond.

Rapides Parish Superintendent Jeff Powell released the following statement:

“Thanks to the keen observation of one of our teachers and swift action of school administration and SRO, it was discovered that a student had a handgun in his possession. According to the preliminary investigation, there was never a threat towards anyone at the school. However, law enforcement has taken over and school board policies will continue to be followed. Again, the staff, administration, and School Resource officer are to be commended for their alert and swift response.”