CHARLES COUNTY, Md. – On December 9, two students were found to be in possession of vaping devices containing THC. A third student was found to be in possession of cannabis:

• A staff member at Phoenix International School of Arts observed a 14-year-old student smoking a vaping device during class. The student was issued a juvenile civil citation.

• A staff member at Thomas Stone High School found a 16-year-old student in possession of a vaping device. The student was issued a juvenile civil citation.

• A staff member at La Plata High School detected an odor of cannabis coming from a locker. Further investigation revealed cannabis inside a coat of a 15-year-old student. The student was issued a juvenile civil citation.

Parents are urged to talk with their children about the dangers of consuming products that contain unknown or harmful elements which can cause serious health risks. Students also face consequences from the Charles County Public Schools in accordance with the student code of conduct.   

The CCSO was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in 2001 and has since earned the highest rating of Excellence. Established in 1658, the CCSO is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the United States. For more information, visit www.ccso.us.

Charles County Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person responsible for a crime in Charles County. All individuals who provide tips through Crime Solvers will remain anonymous.

Anyone with information about an unsolved crime or the location of a fugitive may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS.

Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app, which can be found in the Android Store and Apple Store by searching P3tips. For more information about the P3 program, click on this link: www.p3intel.com.