Stun gun and knife recovered from a student at Thomas Stone High School

On February 9, the school resource officer at Thomas Stone High School was made aware of a student who had a knife and stun gun which were recovered yesterday by school administrators. The items were not displayed. The SRO has initiated an investigation, and the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office will review the case. The student faces disciplinary consequences from [...]

2024-02-09T17:04:47-05:00February 9, 2024|Press Releases|

Suspected cannabis recovered from student at St. Charles High School

 On February 9 at 12:56 p.m., a school administrator at St. Charles High School found two vape pens containing suspected cannabis on a student. The school resource officer was contacted and he recovered the vape pens. The student was charged on a civil citation with possession of cannabis. The student also faces disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. [...]

2024-02-09T16:54:26-05:00February 9, 2024|Press Releases|

School resource officer investigating assault involving multiple students

On February 8 at 8:50 a.m., six students at Davis Middle School were involved in an altercation. The students were separated, and the school resource officer initiated an investigation. There were no reported injuries. The students will face charges and school disciplinary consequences. Anyone with information is asked to contact PFC Miedzinski at 301-609-3282 ext. 0658. CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media [...]

2024-02-09T15:09:24-05:00February 9, 2024|Press Releases|

Weapon recovered from a student on school bus

On February 8 at 2:30 p.m., a school bus driver overheard a student from Robert D. Stethem Educational Center say they were going to injure a student who attends McDonough High School. The student was removed from the bus at which time a knife fell out of their clothing. Further, it was learned the student wanted to stab the other [...]

2024-02-09T15:07:19-05:00February 9, 2024|Press Releases|

Suspected cannabis recovered from student at Robert D. Stethem Educational Center

On February 8, a student was found to be in possession of suspected cannabis. The student was charged on a civil citation for possession of cannabis and faces disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. Parents are urged to talk with their students about the dangers of inhaling and consuming substances that could contain dangerous components. Anyone with information [...]

2024-02-09T15:05:33-05:00February 9, 2024|Press Releases|

Suspected cannabis recovered from a student at Westlake High School

 On February 2 a student at Westlake High School was found to have cannabis, a tobacco filler, and a small scale. The student was charged on a civil citation with possession of cannabis. The student also faces disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. Parents are urged to talk with their students about the dangers of inhaling or consuming [...]

2024-02-09T15:02:05-05:00February 9, 2024|Press Releases|

School resource officer investigating an assault involving multiple students

On February 2 at 9 a.m., three students at St. Charles High School assaulted another student during a class change. Administrators separated the students. The student who was assaulted was treated for injuries by the school nurse. The students who initiated the assault will be charged.  The students will also face disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. Anyone [...]

2024-02-09T15:01:52-05:00February 9, 2024|Press Releases|

School resource officer investigating assault involving multiple students

On February 8 at 8:50 a.m., six students at Davis Middle School were involved in an altercation. The students were separated, and the school resource officer initiated an investigation. There were no reported injuries. The students will face charges and school disciplinary consequences. Anyone with information is asked to contact PFC Miedzinski at 301-609-3282 ext. 0658.   CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media [...]

2024-02-09T15:01:24-05:00February 9, 2024|Press Releases|

Officers apprehend suspects with drugs and loaded firearm

On February 4 at 9:11 pm., patrol officers initiated a traffic stop near Crain Highway and Talbot Street in La Plata after a computer check revealed the registration plates on the vehicle belonged to a different car. The driver refused to stop and instead fled. The vehicle had also been reported stolen from a nearby county. Officers pursued the car [...]

2024-02-07T14:55:23-05:00February 7, 2024|Press Releases|

School resource officer investigating altercation at La Plata High School

On February 1 at 2:15 p.m., three students at La Plata High School were engaged in an altercation. The school resource officer and school administrators were able to separate the students. Two of the students were treated for what appeared to be minor injuries. All of the students were released to their parents. Anyone with information about this case is [...]

2024-02-01T16:37:42-05:00February 1, 2024|Press Releases|
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