LEONARDTOWN, MD (September 19, 2024)— The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office received a report this morning that a student at Chopticon High School told another student he had a firearm.
Deputies responded immediately, locating the student who made the statement. In coordination with high school administrators and the Board of Education Safety and Security team, deputies thoroughly searched the student and the school premises. No firearm or other weapons were found during the investigation. The student who made the statement will face criminal charges.
The Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Corporal Artina Alvey at 301-475-4200, ext. 8107, or by email at Artina.Alvey@stmaryscountymd.gov.
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