Student charged with assaulting another student at La Plata High School: On December 16, a student at La Plata High School attacked another student by throwing them up against a wall and striking them several times with their fist. The students were separated by a school administrator. The student will be charged on a juvenile offense report with assault and face disciplinary consequences from the CCPS in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. The student who was assaulted was taken to a medical facility by their parent to be treated for injuries. M/Cpl. Burger is investigating.

Student charged with assault and possession of cannabis at Thomas Stone High School: On December 16 at 12:09 p.m., a school administrator at Thomas Stone High School received numerous reports of a student selling marijuana in a school bathroom. Upon further investigation by the school resource officer and the administrator, the student was found to be in possession of 28 grams of cannabis. The student, who was in the administrator’s office, tried to flee but was stopped and a struggle ensued between the suspect and the administrator. As the SRO intervened, the student kicked the officer. In accordance with MD law, the student was charged on a juvenile offense report with assault, and they were charged on a civil citation with possession of cannabis. The student also faces disciplinary consequences from the CCPS in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. PFC Ondrish is investigating.

Student at Smallwood Middle School in possession of vape device that tested positive for THC: On December 16, a student at Smallwood Middle School was found to be in possession of a vape device that tested positive for THC. The student was charged on a juvenile civil citation and faces disciplinary consequences from the CCPS in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. PFC Miedzinski is investigating.