Crime & Safety
Student Arrested in 'Pressure Bomb' at Countryside High
One student complained of headaches and ringing in her ears after the chemical mixture exploded in a hallway garbage can Friday afternoon.
A chemical concoction in a bottle brought Clearwater Police to on Friday afternoon.
About 12:20 p.m., Jordan Xavier Freemon, 16, threw a "pressure bomb" created from chemicals he got in chemistry class into a garbage can in a hallway that leads to the parking lot, according to investigators.
"At no time did the school go into lockdown, and classes were not affected," said Elizabeth Watts, police spokeswoman.
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An 18-year-old female student was taken to the hospital for evaluation after complaining about a headache and ringing in her ears. There were no other injuries.
Freemon was arrested and charged with making or discharging a destructive device, a felony, and disruption of school, a misdemeanor.
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*updated 4:24 p.m. April 27.
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