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Middle school student accused of bringing toy gun to campus facing felony charge, deputies say

Deputies arrested a 12-year-old student who attends Liberty Middle School.
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NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Newton County Sheriff's Office arrested a middle school student Monday for allegedly bringing a toy gun onto campus.

The incident happened at Liberty Middle School. The sheriff's office said the 12-year-old is charged with possession of a weapon in a school safety zone, which is a felony. 

The case is being turned over to the Juvenile Court System.

No other details were released about the student's case. 

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