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A Broward County sheriff positioned at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida has been suspended for sleeping in his squad car.

The suspension came the same day two students from the high school were arrested for bringing weapons to school and a third is being evaluated for making online threats, WPTV reported.

A student found Deputy Moises Carotti asleep in his marked squad car at just after 5 p.m. on Monday near the site of the mass shooting last month that left 17 dead.

The student told another sheriff on campus of his discovery, who then found Carotti sleeping and informed his superiors.


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Veda Coleman-Wright, a spokeswoman for the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, told reporters another deputy was sent to the location to replace Carotti.

Carotti has been suspended with pay, pending the outcome of an internal affairs investigation.

The Sun Sentinel reported 18-year-old Jordan Salter was arrested on Tuesday at Marjory Stoneman after pulling a two-inch black knife from her bra during a disagreement with a fellow student.

Additionally, 17-year-old Gavin Stricker brandished a 9-inch knife on one of the school’s buses on Monday

Further, a sophomore “was hospitalized for a mental-health evaluation after deputies learned he had posted photos of himself on Snapchat with a gun in his waistband along with images of bullets, according to the sheriff’s office,” according to the Sun Sentinel.

“Both photos contained threatening messages, with one directed to somebody named ‘Josh,” the sheriff’s office said,” according to the new outlet.

The student faces a misdemeanor charge for committing a social media threat.

On Tuesday, Gov. Rick Scott sent a letter to Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel calling for the placement of armed law enforcement officers at all entrances to the high school.

“Recent events at the school have demonstrated the need for additional security measures to be implemented,” Scott said.

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“Parents, students and teachers have recently endured one of the worst tragedies in Florida history. They must be assured that every necessary step is being taken to increase safety and ensure no unauthorized people are allowed on campus,” the governor added.

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Randy DeSoto has written more than 2,000 articles for The Western Journal since he joined the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."
Randy DeSoto is the senior staff writer for The Western Journal. He wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.

Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.
Birthplace
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Nationality
American
Honors/Awards
Graduated dean's list from West Point
Education
United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law
Books Written
We Hold These Truths
Professional Memberships
Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Languages Spoken
English
Topics of Expertise
Politics, Entertainment, Faith




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