Student in Possession of Knife and Cannabis at Thomas Stone High School: On November 1, at 10:10 a.m., a school administrator at Thomas Stone High School noticed the scent of cannabis emitting from a student locker. An administrative search was conducted of the locker, and the student to whom the locker was assigned. The search resulted in the recovery of a knife and a plastic bag containing cannabis that were concealed in the student’s waistband. The student was charged on a Juvenile Offense Report for possession of a weapon on school grounds and given a Juvenile Civil Citation for possession of cannabis. The student will face disciplinary action in accordance with the Charles County Public Schools Code of Conduct. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact PFC Ondrish at 301-609-3282 ext. 0636.

School Resource Officer Investigating Threat of Violence at Milton Somers Middle School: On October 31 at 1:14 p.m., a school resource officer at Milton Somers Middle School was notified about comments a student made threatening violence toward the school. A home visit was conducted, and officers were told that the student does not have access to weapons. In accordance with Maryland law, the student cannot be charged due to their age. The student faces disciplinary action in accordance with the Charles County Public Schools Code of Conduct and was referred to the Department of Juvenile Services. The investigation is on-going. Anyone with information is asked to contact CPL Upshaw at 301-609-3282 ext. 0436.