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Cannabis Recovered from Student at Middle School

Cannabis Recovered from Student at Middle School: On May 16 at 11:59 a.m., administrators at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School detected the odor of cannabis emanating from a 14-year-old student, and subsequently recovered suspected cannabis from the student. The School Resource Officer was notified and began an investigation. The student was charged on a Juvenile Civil Citation for possession of less than 1.5 ounces of [...]

2023-05-16T17:11:04-04:00May 16, 2023|Press Releases|

School Resource Officer Investigating Fight at a High School

School Resource Officer Investigating Fight at a High School: On May 16 at 11:46 a.m., three students at La Plata High School engaged in a fight in the bathroom. The altercation began verbally between two students, and then escalated into physical contact. A third student got involved to assist one of the other suspects in the fight. The students were separated, [...]

2023-05-16T16:57:19-04:00May 16, 2023|Press Releases|

School Resource Officer Investigating Possible Overdose

School Resource Officer Investigating Possible Overdose: On May 16 at 12:50p.m., the School Resource Officer at Westlake High School was notified that a student, who had ingested what they thought were two candies earlier in the day, was experiencing an elevated heart rate, nausea and disorientation. The student was seen by the school nurse before EMS responded and transported the [...]

2023-05-16T15:29:16-04:00May 16, 2023|Press Releases|

School Resource Officer Investigating Assault at Westlake High School

On May 15 at 7:30 a.m., two students assaulted another student inside Westlake High School; school administrators were able to separate the students. The student who was assaulted sustained an injury. After the altercation, one of the students damaged several pieces of school equipment and broke out a glass window. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation and has [...]

2023-05-15T15:38:27-04:00May 15, 2023|Press Releases|

Patrol Officer Recovers Loaded Firearm in Vehicle During Traffic Stop on Smallwood Drive

On May 9 at 2:09 p.m., a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of Smallwood Drive and Lancaster Circle. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer detected the strong odor of marijuana. Further investigation revealed a passenger in the car was in possession of a firearm. The driver was issued citations and the passenger, Atemkeng Henrick Bezezuh, 31, [...]

2023-05-11T16:16:41-04:00May 11, 2023|Press Releases|

Neighborhood Enforcement Team Recovers Stolen Vehicle and AR Pistol

On May 4 at 2:31 p.m., members of the Neighborhood Enforcement Team were in the area of High Street and St. Ignatius Drive in Waldorf conducting an investigation when they observed a Hyundai, which had been reported stolen from another county. Officers initiated a traffic stop at which time one occupant jumped out of the car and fled. The driver, [...]

2023-05-11T16:12:57-04:00May 11, 2023|Press Releases|

School Resource Officer Investigating Report of Armed Suspect

On May 10 at 2:30 p.m., administrators at Westlake High School were alerted by two students that a male had pointed a firearm at them outside of the school. Officers responded and canvassed the area but did not find anyone matching the description of the suspect. A preliminary investigation showed the students had arranged to meet an individual after school [...]

2023-05-11T16:12:04-04:00May 11, 2023|Press Releases|

Bag of Suspected Cannabis and Vape Device Recovered from Student at Piccowaxen Middle School

On May 10 at 12:30 p.m., a school administrator at Piccowaxen Middle School was alerted of a student vaping. The student was located and a bag of suspected cannabis and a vape device were recovered from the student. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation and will contact the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding charges. The student also [...]

2023-05-10T17:51:38-04:00May 10, 2023|Press Releases|
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