Middle school student in possession of cannabis: On February 10, a student at Matthew Henson Middle School, age 13, left his bookbag in an administrator’s office. The administrator detected an odor of cannabis coming from the student’s bag and further investigation revealed cannabis inside. The student was charged with possession of cannabis and faces school disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools in accordance with the student code of conduct. Parents are urged to speak with their children about the dangers of consuming products that contain potentially harmful substances.

Student in Possession of Vaping Device Containing THC: On February 10, school administrators at Westlake High School became aware of a student who was reportedly in possession of a knife and using a vaping device inside the school. The student was located and brought to an administrator’s office. A school resource officer (SRO) responded and, while checking for a knife, the student became uncooperative. For safety reasons, the student was placed in handcuffs. Two vaping devices were recovered, one of which contained THC. A knife was not located. As the SRO attempted to escort the student to the patrol vehicle, the student briefly resisted and did not comply with instructions. After a short period, the student began cooperating with the officer. The student was charged with possession of cannabis and disorderly conduct. He faces school disciplinary action in accordance with the Charles County Public Schools Student Code of Conduct.