High School Student Arrested for Bringing Gun to Football Game in Portage
A high school student was arrested in Portage, Wisconsin, accused of bringing a gun to a local football game.
Madison, WI, September 24, 2026 —
PORTAGE, WI – A high school student has been arrested in connection with bringing a firearm to a local football game, authorities confirmed.
The incident occurred in Portage, Wisconsin. Details regarding the exact date of the football game and the student’s identity have not been publicly disclosed by law enforcement at this time. The arrest followed accusations that the student brought a gun onto the premises of the game.
Information concerning the type of firearm, its condition, or whether it was loaded was not immediately available. It is also unclear at this stage if the student was a participant in the game or a spectator, or what specific high school was involved.
The Portage Police Department is handling the investigation. Further details, including the specific charges filed against the student and the proceedings that will follow the arrest, are expected to be released as the investigation progresses. The name of the contractor, the fine amount, or specific code violations were not provided in the available information.
Authorities have not released further information regarding the circumstances that led to the discovery of the weapon or the subsequent arrest. The investigation is ongoing.
Story summarized from the original created by Juliana Tornabene on www.wmtv15news.com, see more information here.
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