Student falls ill after consuming candy gummy potentially containing THC: On December 9, a student at John Hanson Middle School was showing signs of possible impairment and indicated to a school nurse they consumed a gummy with THC and felt sick. Emergency Medical Services responded and treated the student. The student’s parent arrived and took their child to seek medical treatment with their doctor. School administrators did not locate any contraband and it’s unknown at this time if the student brought the gummy to school or obtained it from another student. The CCSO is urging parents to talk with their students about consuming products that could potentially contain harmful and even deadly substances. Anyone with information is asked to contact PFC Hancock at 301-609-3282 ext. 0499. The investigation is ongoing.
Student in possession of cannabis at Thomas Stone High School: On December 9, a school administrator at Thomas Stone High School detected the strong odor of cannabis emitting from a student’s locker. Through further investigation, nine grams of cannabis was recovered. The student was charged on a juvenile civil citation with possession of cannabis. The student also faces school consequences for violating the Charles County Public School Code of Conduct. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact PFC Ondrish at 301-609-3282 ext. 0636.
Student charged with possession of cannabis at La Plata High School: On December 9, a student at La Plata High School was found to be in possession of a vaping device containing cannabis. The student was charged on a juvenile civil citation with possession of cannabis. The student will face disciplinary actions in accordance with the Charles County Public Schools Code of Conduct. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Cpl. Duley at 301-609-3282 ext. 0494.
Student in possession of narcotics and knife at Thomas Stone High School: On December 9, a school administrator at Thomas Stone High School detected the strong odor of cannabis emitting from a student’s locker. Through further investigation, ammunition for a semi-automatic handgun was recovered from one bookbag in the locker, and narcotics and a knife were recovered from a different bookbag in the same locker. The students to whom the bookbags belonged were identified. One of the students was charged on a juvenile offense report with possession of narcotics and possession of a weapon on school property. Both students face school consequences for violating the Charles County Public School Code of Conduct. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact PFC Ondrish at 301-609-3282 ext. 0636.
