Officers recover firearm from juvenile / Juvenile charged with illegal possession of a firearm: On December 6 at 8:30 p.m., officers were working security at an afterschool indoor event at Henry E. Lackey High School when they were made aware of a male in the gymnasium who was armed with a handgun. The officers observed the subject and as they approached the male fled. After a brief foot pursuit, the subject was apprehended without incident. Officers recovered a handgun on the path the suspect fled along with personal items linked to him. The suspect, age 17, was charged as an adult with illegal possession of a handgun and other related charges. The suspect is not a student enrolled in Charles County Public Schools. Officer Gordon is investigating.
Student in possession of weapon on school grounds: On December 13, a student at Thomas Stone High School was reportedly brandishing a knife inside a school bathroom. Administrators and the school resource officer recovered the knife, which was in the student’s pocket at the time. The student will be charged with possession of a weapon on school grounds and face disciplinary consequences per the CCPS Code of Conduct. Anyone with information is asked to contact PFC Ondrish at 301-609-3282 ext. 0636.
Student in possession of vape device that tested positive for THC: On December 13, a student at Thomas Stone High School was found to be in possession of a vape device, which tested positive for THC. The student was charged on a civil citation with possession of cannabis and faces consequences from the CCPS Code of Conduct. Anyone with information is asked to call PFC Ondrish at 301-609-3282 ext. 0636.
Student in possession of cannabis at Westlake High School: On December 13, a student at Westlake High School was found to be in possession of cannabis. The juvenile was charged on a juvenile civil citation with possession of cannabis and faces school disciplinary consequences in accordance with the CCPS Code of Conduct. Anyone with information is asked to contact PFC Joffe at 301-609-3282 ext. 0608.
