La Plata, MD – A 12-year-old student at Milton M. Somers Middle School was cited Monday after cannabis was allegedly found in their possession, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said that on November 5, a school administrator received a report that the student might have cannabis. Following an investigation, school officials and the school resource officer confirmed that cannabis had been recovered.
According to the sheriff’s office, the student was issued a civil citation for possession of cannabis. Officials noted that the incident will also result in disciplinary action from Charles County Public Schools, in line with the district’s student code of conduct.
In a statement, the sheriff’s office urged parents to have open discussions with their children about the dangers of consuming unknown or potentially harmful substances.
The department did not release the student’s name due to age and privacy laws.
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