According to the Santa Barbara County sheriff's department a loaded handgun was confiscated from a student at Righetti High School Monday afternoon after a school staff member reported possible marijuana use on campus.

Officials say around 1:30 p.m. the School Resource Deputy responded to a report of a male student smoking in a bathroom.

When confronted, the student reportedly refused to comply and attempted to walk away. Authorities say a physical struggle followed, during which Deputy Reynoso sustained minor injuries.

During a search of the student's backpack, deputies say they discovered several marijuana vapes and a loaded .22 caliber revolver.

The student was taken to a local hospital, medically cleared, and booked into Santa Maria Juvenile Hall on multiple charges, including poss

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