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. CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office 301-609-6557 or [...]
On December 4, detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division arrested a 16-year-old male who was observed getting into a car that had been reported stolen. As they approached, the juvenile attempted to flee but was apprehended. Through investigation, detectives linked the juvenile to a citizen robbery that occurred in October during which the suspect stole shoes and a cell [...]
On December 11, two students at Westlake High School were arguing when a school administrator tried to intervene. At that time, a third student walked by and struck one of the students involved in the argument. Two additional students engaged in the altercation, which turned physical. School administrators were able to separate the students. One of the students was treated [...]
On December 10, a school administrator at Davis Middle School found a student, age 14, in possession of cannabis. 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 Douglas [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
On December 6, a student at Henry E. Lackey High School forcibly stole a ski mask/hat from another student’s head. The student chased after the suspect to retrieve the hat at which time school administrators heard the commotion and attempted to separate the students. Another student approached the student whose hat was stolen and kicked them in the chest. School [...]
On December 3, 2024, detectives with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Section served a search warrant at a home in the 5000 block of Vane Court in Waldorf as part of an ongoing drug investigation. The suspect, Adrian Carlos Farris, 35 of Waldorf, was arrested at the scene. During a search of the home, over $30,000 worth of [...]
On December 5, two students at Henry E. Lackey High School were involved in an altercation when two other students got involved. In all, three students assaulted one student. The students were separated, and one student sustained minor injuries. The students involved face disciplinary consequences in accordance with the Charles County Public Schools Code of Conduct. Anyone with information is [...]
On December 5, a student at La Plata High School was found to be in possession of a vape 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 [...]