La Plata High School Student in possession of cannabis and nonprescribed amphetamine pills: On June 5 at 7:35 a.m., a staff member at La Plata High School reported the odor of cannabis coming from a school bathroom. Administrators investigated and found a student in possession of a vape pen containing suspected cannabis THC and a bag with Adderall (amphetamine) pills that were not prescribed to the student. The school resource officer recovered the items. The student was issued a juvenile civil citation for possession of cannabis and was charged on a Juvenile Offense Report for possession of the nonprescribed amphetamine pills. The student also faces disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact M/Cpl. Burger at 301-609-3282 ext. 0475.

Billingsley Elementary School student in possession of an altered toy gun resembling a real semi-automatic handgun: On June 4, at 8:30 a.m., school staff at Billingsley Elementary School were alerted that a student was possibly in possession of a handgun. School administrators recovered the gun, which was a toy gun altered to resemble a real semi-automatic handgun. In accordance with MD law, due to the student’s age, they cannot be charged; however, the student faces school disciplinary sanctions. Anyone with information is asked to call Cpl. Cook at 301-609-3282 ext. 0580.