Two Central Florida high school students were arrested Thursday in separate fighting incidents.

  • At Olympia High, there was a report of a student with a gun, deputies say
  • Student fought with school resource officer
  • At Lake Brantley High, police responded to large fight

In Orange County, an Olympia High School student was arrested after getting into a fight with a school resource officer.

According to the Orange School District, there was a report of a student with a gun on the campus of Olympia High School on Apopka Vineland Road.

The school resource officer walked up to the student to search his backpack, the Sheriff's Office said. But before the officer could conduct the search, the student and officer got into a fight. The officer used a stun gun and pepper spray during the incident.

Olympia High Principal Guy Swenson sent out the following audio message to parents this afternoon:

“A student was arrested after a physical altercation with one of our school resource officers. This was an isolated incident. No other students were involved and is under investigation by law enforcement and the school. The campus is safe and operating as normal."

The student’s name has not been released. Deputies said the student did not have a gun.

Meanwhile, in Seminole County, Altamonte Springs Police officers responded to Lake Brantley High School in reference to a large fight. A male student was arrested and charged with starting an affray and battery. Charges against other students are likely, Altamonte Springs Police Lt. Robert Pelton said.

The fight is under investigation.