Officers recover firearm from juvenile / Juvenile charged with illegal possession of a firearm: On December 6 at 8:30 p.m., officers were working security at an afterschool indoor event at Henry E. Lackey High School when they were made aware of a male in the gymnasium who was armed with a handgun. The officers observed the subject and as they approached the male fled. After a brief foot pursuit, the subject was apprehended without incident. Officers recovered a handgun on the path the suspect fled along with personal items linked to him. The suspect, age 17, was charged as an adult with illegal possession of a handgun and other related charges. The suspect is not a student enrolled in Charles County Public Schools. Officer Gordon is investigating.
Student in possession of weapon on school grounds: On December 13, a student at Thomas Stone High School was reportedly brandishing a knife inside a school bathroom. Administrators and the school resource officer recovered the knife, which was in the student’s pocket at the time. The student will be charged with possession of a weapon on school grounds and face disciplinary consequences per the CCPS Code of Conduct. Anyone with information is asked to contact PFC Ondrish at 301-609-3282 ext. 0636.
Student in possession of vape device that tested positive for THC: On December 13, a student at Thomas Stone High School was found to be in possession of a vape device, which tested positive for THC. The student was charged on a civil citation with possession of cannabis and faces consequences from the CCPS Code of Conduct. Anyone with information is asked to call PFC Ondrish at 301-609-3282 ext. 0636…