Student in Possession of Knife at Thomas Stone High School: On November 14, at 11:30 a.m., a knife was recovered from a student at Thomas Stone High School. The knife had fallen out of the student’s pocket and an employee recovered it and gave it to the school resource officer. The student will be charged on a Juvenile Offense Report with possession of a weapon on school grounds. The student also faces school disciplinary charges per the Charles County Public Schools code of conduct. Anyone with information is asked to contact PFC Hancock at 301-609-3282 ext. 0499.

Altercation at Westlake High School: On November 14, three students at Westlake High School were involved in an altercation during which a school resource officer intervened. While attempting to separate the students, the SRO injured his hand. The students were separated and face school disciplinary consequences in accordance with the student code of conduct. They will be charged on a Juvenile Offense Report with second-degree assault. Anyone with information is asked to call PFC Joffe at 301-609-3282 ext. 0608.  The investigation is ongoing.