School Resource Officer investigating multiple altercations at Lackey High School: On December 7 between 11:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., multiple altercations occurred inside Henry Lackey High School involving several students. A school administrator was injured when they attempted to intervene. The school resource officer and school employees were able to de-escalate the situation and the students were separated. The involved students face criminal charges as well as disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cpl. Gregory at 301-609-3282 ext. 0513. The investigation is ongoing.
School Resource Officer assaulted at Thomas Stone High School: On December 8 at 12:08 p.m., a school resource officer at Thomas Stone High School was assisting a school administrator with a student who was in the administrator’s office and acting disorderly relating to an argument they were having with another student. The SRO was in the doorway of the office when the student walked toward the door and suddenly and intentionally grabbed the officer’s arm, holding it tight, in an effort to leave the office. The officer and administrator were able to verbally de-escalate the situation and the student released his grip. The student was charged on a juvenile offense report with assault and released to a parent. The student faces disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools as well. Anyone with information is asked to contact PFC Payne at 301-609-3282 ext. 00452. The investigation is ongoing.
Penknife recovered from a student at Wade Elementary School: On December 8, a student at Wade Elementary School was found to be in possession of a penknife. The school resource officer recovered the knife. In accordance with Maryland law, the student cannot be charged due to their age; however, the student does face disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact PFC Joffe at 301-609-3282 Ext. 0608.
