Holly M. Mitchell, a 17-year old Charlotte-Mecklenburg student was arrested on Friday night for bringing an MK-16 assault rifle to a football game. Police arrested the teenager after finding the rifle in the parking lot of West Mecklenburg High School on Tuckaseegee Road.The incident occurred right after the football game between West Mecklenburg and Phillip O'Berry High Schools. Mitchell was arrested and taken down to police headquarters for questioning. He is now charged with possession of a weapon on school grounds and carrying a concealed weapon. 5 people were detained as police searched the parking lot and a nearby vehicle. Mitchell was the only person arrested.
Holly Mitchell is no stranger to the criminal justice system in Charlotte. This is Mitchell's 5th arrest since June of 2005. Here are the details: On June 16, 2005, Mitchell was arrested for breaking into a coin/currency machine. Two months later on August 6, 2005, he was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon (gun) and possession with the intent to sell/distribute cocaine. On November 8, 2005, Mitchell was arrested for indecent exposure and communicating threats. 14 days later on November 22, 2005, he was arrested for larceny of a motor vehicle. Is it a surprise to anyone that Holly Mitchell would bring a gun to a school?