CHARLES COUNTY, MD — A student at Henry E. Lackey High School was found in possession of a knife on Monday, school officials reported. At approximately 10 a.m., a school administrator, having been alerted to the situation, discovered the knife inside the student’s bookbag. The school resource officer was promptly notified and took charge of the situation. Authorities assured the public that the student made no threats, but the incident has led to an ongoing investigation. The student involved is facing disciplinary actions by Charles County Public Schools’ policies. Officials urge anyone with information to reach out to PFC Barry at 301-609-3282 ext. 0574.
In a separate incident at North Point High School, the day saw three distinct altercations among students. The first two involved pairs of students engaging in physical fights, which resulted in minor injuries. School administrators, assisted by the school resource officer, intervened to halt the confrontations. A third incident involved a group of four students assaulting another student, although no injuries were reported in this case. The students involved in these altercations are facing both criminal charges and disciplinary actions from the school. Cpl. Cook is handling inquiries related to these incidents and can be contacted at 301-609-3282 ext. 0580.
Additionally, La Plata High School reported a drug-related incident on Wednesday. A school administrator detected the smell of cannabis coming from a bathroom around 11 a.m., leading to the discovery of a student in possession of the substance. The school’s resource officer intervened, recovering the suspected cannabis and issuing a civil citation to the student. As with the other incidents, disciplinary measures will be taken by the Charles County Public Schools. M/Cpl. Burger is the contact person for any additional information, available at 301-609-3282 ext. 0475.
These incidents highlight the ongoing challenges and proactive measures taken by local schools to ensure the safety and well-being of their students. Charles County Public Schools continues to enforce strict policies regarding the possession of prohibited items and behavior on school grounds, underscoring their commitment to maintaining a safe educational environment for all students. Community members and parents are encouraged to stay engaged and report any concerns to school officials or law enforcement to assist in these efforts.
