18-year-olds charged after police say they brought homemade “plasma cannon” to Greensboro school

Two 18-year-olds are facing several charges after court documents say they had a homemade “plasma cannon” on the property of Smith High School in Greensboro.

Solomon Caravello-Bell and Chayce Harricharan were arrested July 5, according to a magistrate’s order filed in Guilford County.

Court documents show Caravello-Bell and Harricharan are charged with possession of a weapon of mass destruction, malicious use of an explosive to damage property, felony breaking and entering and possessing an explosive on educational property.

According to the magistrate’s order, investigators said the suspects had a homemade plasma cannon at Smith High School.

The court documents allege the device was used to burn a bush and damage a plexiglass door at the school.

The documents also allege Caravello-Bell and Harricharan broke into a building at 2407 S. Holden Road, which is the address for Smith High School, with the intent to commit a felony or larceny.

Officers also said a juvenile was detained before being released into the custody of a parent. Juvenile petitions will be taken out for the appropriate charges.

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