JCJC student arrested on weapons charge

A Jones County Junior College student was arrested today on a charge of possession of a weapon on the Ellisville campus.

Anferne K. Jones, 18, was arrested early this morning. He was booked into the Jones County Adult Detention Center about 9:20 a.m.

In a statement, JCJC administrators said the campus police department worked in conjunction with the Ellisville Police Department to make the arrest. Jones was taken to the Jones County Sheriff's Office for processing and lock-up.

The college at this time has proceeded with all set disciplinary processes and measures to ensure the campus remains safe and secure, the statement said.

Bond was set at $5,000 for Jones, and he was still in jail this afternoon.