Stun gun and knife recovered from a student at Thomas Stone High School: On February 9, the school resource officer at Thomas Stone High School was made aware of a student who had a knife and stun gun which was recovered yesterday by school administrators. The items were on the student and were not displayed. The student faces disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. The SRO has initiated an investigation, and the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office will review the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact PFC Payne at 301-609-3282 ext. 0452.

 

Weapon recovered from a student on school bus: On February 8 at 2:30 p.m., a school bus driver overheard a student from Robert D. Stethem Educational Center say they were going to injure a student who attends McDonough High School. The student was removed from the bus at which time a knife fell out of their clothing. Further, it was learned the student wanted to stab the other student due to an ongoing issue. The student’s parents were contacted, and the students are known to each other. This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Cpl. Virts at 301-609-3282 ext. 0504.

 

Suspected cannabis recovered from student at Robert D. Stethem Educational Center: On February 8, a student was found to be in possession of suspected cannabis. The student was charged on a civil citation for possession of cannabis and faces disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. Parents are urged to talk with their students about the dangers of inhaling and consuming substances that could contain dangerous components. Anyone with information is asked to call PFC Ondrish at 301-609-3282 ext. 0636.

 

Suspected cannabis recovered from student at St. Charles High School:  On February 9 at 12:56 p.m., a school administrator at St. Charles High School found two vape pens containing suspected cannabis on a student. The school resource officer was contacted and he recovered the vape pens. The student was charged on a civil citation with possession of cannabis. The student also faces disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. Parents are urged to talk with their children about the dangers of inhaling or consuming substances that could contain unknown, dangerous ingredients. Anyone with information is asked to call Cpl. Hillman at 301-609-3282 ext. 0607.