On October 26 at Westlake High School, two 17-year-old students, in separate incidents, were found by school administrators to be in possession of THC vaping devices.  Also on October 26, an administrator at La Plata High School found an 18-year-old student in possession of a set of brass knuckles. Again, on October 26, North Point High School administrators learned that a 17-year-old student was in possession of cannabis. Administrators found a sandwich bag containing six THC gummies.

On October 28, a 12-year-old student at Mattawoman Middle School was observed using a vape device during class. An administrator recovered the device from the student. On October 29, an administrator at Thomas Stone High School found a 14-year-old student had a vaping device in class, which was recovered.

The recovered cannabis products tested positive for the presence of THC. Students found in possession of prohibited items related to cannabis were issued citations and face disciplinary consequences in accordance with the Charles County Public Schools Code of Student Conduct, while the adult student will be charged criminally at a later date.

Parents are urged to speak with their children about the dangers of vaping and cannabis products, including the potential risks associated with substances that may contain unknown or harmful ingredients.