St. Mary’s County Sheriff's Office Vice/Narcotics detectives, working with
K-9 deputies and School Resource Officers, were alerted of a 17-year-old
Leonardtown High School student who was allegedly selling marijuana on school
grounds. Sheriff’s Office deputies, in conjunction with school staff members
from St. Mary's County Public Schools, conducted an investigation into the
allegation which led to a search and seizure warrant being obtained for the
student’s vehicle. The vehicle, which was in the school parking lot, was
searched and recovered from inside was
nearly 100 grams of high grade marijuana (Street Value of nearly $1,000), three
digital scales, packaging materials, a cell phone, two knives and a hatchet.
The student was arrested and charged with several criminal violations to
include “Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute” and “Weapons on
School Property.” He was charged and released to the custody of his parents
pending a hearing in the Juvenile Court.
Inquiries should be directed
to Captain Daniel D. Alioto
Commander of Vice/Narcotics
301-475-4200, ext. *1918.
