On April 29, school administrators and the school resource officer (SRO) at St. Charles High School were made aware of a student, age 15, who was possibly in possession of a firearm. As the SRO, with a school administrator present, began a search of the student, the student attempted to push past the administrator and flee. The SRO was able to quickly apprehend the student and with the assistance of the administrator, a loaded semi-automatic firearm was recovered from the student’s waistband. The firearm is a Polymer 9mm with no serial number, commonly referred to as a “ghost gun.” The student was also in possession of a vape containing THC. In accordance with MD law, the Charles County Department of Juvenile Services was contacted. The student will be charged with possession of a dangerous weapon on school property, minor in possession of a firearm, possession of cannabis, and other related charges. An investigation is underway to determine why the student had possession of the firearm and how he obtained it. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact PFC Watkins at 301-609-3282 ext. 0721.

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