UPDATE - Break-in at Smith High School

GREENSBORO, NC (July 6, 2026) - Three individuals face charges after Greensboro Police responded to a reported break-in early Sunday at Smith High School.

Officers responded to a burglary call for service just after 2 a.m. Sunday at the high school, 2407 S. Holden Road, where they encountered the individuals on campus.

Solomon Caravello-Bell, 18, and Chayce Harricharan, 18, were arrested and taken to the Guilford County Jail on the following charges: felony breaking and/or entering; explosives on educational property; possession of a weapon of mass destruction (a homemade plasma cannon); malicious use of explosives damaging real property; and, felony conspiracy.

A juvenile also was detained before being released into the custody of a parent. Juvenile petition(s) will be taken out with the appropriate charges.

This is an ongoing investigation. Additional details, including about evidence in the case, are not available for public release at this time.

Warrants and other court documents are publicly available online via Guilford County eCourts.

Anyone with additional information about this incident is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000.

Advisory: Homemade "plasma cannons," such as those featured in viral online videos, can pose serious safety risks - including burn injuries, property damage, and exposure to toxic fumes produced by burning or melting plastics. The Greensboro Police Department urges the public not to build or use homemade devices that ignite pressurized gases or other explosive material. Depending on how these devices are used, particularly in public spaces, individuals may face criminal charges if their actions result in injury to others or damage to property. Those interested in learning about the science behind thermodynamics are encouraged to explore these subjects through supervised, safety-certified educational programs rather than attempting potentially dangerous do-it-yourself experiments.