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Hall County school bus forced to pull over after 'hoax' claim of gun on board

Investigators were able to determine that a 16-year old student made the false claim as a hoax

HALL COUNTY, Ga - A Hall County school bus was forced to pull over Friday afternoon when a student on the bus claimed there was a gun on board.

The bus pulled over on Georgia 53 near Lake Lanier.

The driver called police who came out and searched the bus, which was serving Chestatee Middle School.

No gun was found and the bus. Investigators were able to determine that a 16-year old student made the false claim as a hoax.

The 16-year old was arrested and taken to the Hall County Regional Youth Detention Center. He is facing charges of Disorderly Conduct, Disrupting the Operation of a Public School Bus, and Simple Assault.

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