LA PLATA, Md. – On November 5, a school administrator at Milton M. Somers Middle School was notified that a student, age 12, was possibly in possession of cannabis.

Upon further investigation, cannabis was recovered from the student. The school resource officer issued a civil citation for possession of cannabis.

The student also faces consequences from the Charles County Public Schools in accordance with the student code of conduct.

Parents are urged to talk with their children about the dangers of consuming products that may potential contain harmful and or unknown elements.