WALDORF, Md. – On April 24 at 7:30 a.m. administrators at Westlake High School noticed a strong odor of cannabis on a 17-year-old student’s person. The student became combative and uncooperative with administrators and attempted to flee with a backpack.
A school resource officer who had responded to the commotion was able to detain the student, while the student continued to resist the officer. During an administrative search of the student’s backpack, a loaded 9mm handgun was located, along with cannabis, THC gummies, jars of THC resins, unused packaging materials and a weighing scale.
The privately made firearm, commonly referred to as a “ghost gun”, had no serial number, and the student is prohibited from possession of the handgun due to their age.
In accordance with Maryland law, the student was arrested and charged as an adult with carrying a loaded handgun on their person, possession with intent to distribute drugs, possession of a firearm without a serial number, and other related offenses. They are being held at the Charles County Detention Center pending an appearance before a District Court Commissioner.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Officer Joffe at 301-609-3282 ext. 0608. Tipsters who want to remain anonymous may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app.
The source of these problems is apparent, a parent.
The problem is not the parents. I strip search my kids before they come into my house. They get these from school/older kids. The teachers do not care if the kids lay their heads down and refuse work because they are quiet, but that is when they are smoking.
What as parents are we teaching our children? We have got to be more proactive or hands on when it comes to our children. This is too much, other children have a right to go to school safely, and learn
Parents have to be more hands on, so other children can come to school and learn, without interruption
Why don’t you report on St. Mary’s schools? I know for a fact this happens at our schools but we do not announce it. For example my son came home 4/23/25 and said his friend was suspended for being high and smoking at school. No one caught this kid smoking but the kid did admit he smoked while being at school. Why was this not posted and shared with the community? We can’t fix what we don’t know.