Charles County students cited after THC, cannabis found at high schools

CHARLES CO, Md. (7News) — The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is urging parents to talk with their children about the dangers of THC and cannabis after four students at public high schools across the county were found with the substances in less than a week.

Authorities said a 14-year-old student at Thomas Stone High School was found Tuesday with a vape containing THC and a retail-packaged bag of cannabis.

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On Aug. 30, a 17-year-old student at La Plata High School was found with cannabis, while a 15-year-old student at Westlake High School was found with a vaping device containing THC.

On Aug. 28, a 16-year-old student was found with two retail-packaged bags of cannabis in a backpack.

The students were cited for cannabis possession and will face juvenile charges, authorities said.