Marijuana Joint Found on 13-Year-Old Middle School Student – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

On April 12th, an administrator at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School reported to the School Resource Officer (SRO) that a marijuana joint was recovered from a 13-year-old male student. The SRO immediately began an investigation into the incident.

After the joint was discovered, a field test was conducted on the unfinished marijuana joint, which resulted in a positive indication for cannabis. As a result, the student was charged on a Juvenile Civil Citation for possession less than 1.5 ounces.

The student will also face school-based sanctions from Charles County Public Schools. The nature of these sanctions has not been disclosed, but they are expected to be in line with the school’s code of conduct.

The investigation into this matter is ongoing. Anyone with information that could be useful to the investigation is asked to contact Officer Watkins at 301-609-6282 ext. 0721.

Marijuana use and possession are illegal for minors in the state of Maryland. Possession of less than 10 grams is considered a civil offense and may be punishable by a fine. However, possession of more than 10 grams is a criminal offense that may result in up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

Furthermore, Charles County Public Schools have a zero-tolerance policy towards drug use, possession, and distribution. Students who violate this policy may face disciplinary action that includes suspension, expulsion, or transfer to an alternative…