A Salem State University student has been barred from campus after police say he was caught with a handgun, ammunition, and narcotics.
The 22-year-old student from Martha’s Vineyard, whose name has not been released, was arraigned Monday in relation to the possession of the illegal items, Salem State spokesperson Nicole Giambusso said.
The university issued a no trespass order for the student as the investigation continues.
A 45-caliber Ruger handgun, boxes of ammunition, 12 ounces of marijuana, Xanax pills, and drug paraphernalia were found, according to police.
According to the police report, that student told police he saw the suspect “watching videos about bullet tracing” and how to “change the markings on a bullet” so it couldn’t be traced.
The student also told police the suspect said he had a friend with an “AR-15 rifle on standby for him” and that he bought a gun sight for his weapon on Cyber Monday.
“It’s definitely scary. You never know what anyone is going to bring in a dorm hall anywhere. Security should definitely be stepped up on college campuses with everything going on,” said student Matt Lynch.
Police say the student has a license to carry a firearm.
In a statement, Salem State President John Keenan said, “Such alleged behavior goes against who we are as a university. The university has issued a no trespass order barring this student from campus while the investigation is ongoing.”
The student was released on $2,500 cash bail.
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