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Elementary Schooler Assaults Teachers, Admins In Waldorf, Sheriff Says Elementary Schooler Assaults Teachers, Admins In Waldorf, Sheriff Says
Elementary Schooler Assaults Teachers, Admins In Waldorf, Sheriff Says A chaotic classroom scene at JP Ryon Elementary School in Waldorf escalated into violence when a young student lashed out at peers and staff, assaulting multiple adults who attempted to intervene. The incident unfolded on before dismissal on Thursday, Jan. 16, when the student initially assaulted another child in the classroom, prompting an intervention that went wrong. A teacher attempting to de-escalate the situation became the next target, a spokesperson from the Charles County Sheriff's Office said. When administrators stepped in to restore order, the violence continued.  On…

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Student Arrested For Threatening Violence At Henry E. Lackey High School, Sheriff Says Student Arrested For Threatening Violence At Henry E. Lackey High School, Sheriff Says
Student Arrested For Threatening Violence At Henry E. Lackey High School, Sheriff Says A teen is facing charges following a potentially scary situation that played out at a Charles County high school on Tuesday, according to the sheriff's office. On Nov. 19, an SRO at Henry E. Lackey High School was advised about a student who was yelling in the hallways that he was going to bring a weapon to school to harm another student. According to officials, the School Resource Officer was able to locate the student in question, contacted their guardians and followed up with a home visit. The student was charged on a juvenile offense report with disruption of school activities. He…

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Student Made Threat Of Violence At Middle School In Charles County, Sheriff Says Student Made Threat Of Violence At Middle School In Charles County, Sheriff Says
Student Made Threat Of Violence At Middle School In Charles County, Sheriff Says A student at a Charles County middle school will avoid any criminal charges due to his age after allegedly making threats of violence, according to the sheriff's office. Last week, an SRO at Milton Somers Middle School in La Plata was tipped off about comments a student made threatening violence toward the building. Investigators say that a home visit was conducted at the student's home, and officers were told that the student does not have access to weapons. Despite the threats and subsequent evaluation, officials said that the student cannot be charged under Maryland law due to their age…

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Sexual Assault Reported In Maryland Middle School Bathroom: Sheriff Sexual Assault Reported In Maryland Middle School Bathroom: Sheriff
Sexual Assault Reported At John Hanson Middle School The Charles County Sheriff's Office is investigating an alleged sexual assault at John Hanson Middle School, officials say. On Wednesday, school administrators and the SRO assigned to the building were notified of an alleged sexual assault that was reported at the school. It is alleged that a student lured another student into a bathroom before groping and inappropriately touching them.  The involved student will be charged with fourth-degree sex offense and second-degree assault, according to the sheriff's office. The student will also face discipline from Charles County Public Schoo…

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Sub Teacher Sentenced For Sexually Abusing, Soliciting Minors Online In Maryland: Prosecutors Sub Teacher Sentenced For Sexually Abusing, Soliciting Minors Online In Maryland: Prosecutors
Malcolm Fluellyn Sentenced For Sexual Contact With Minors A long-term Charles County Public Schools substitute teacher is heading to prison after targeting minors through social media, the state's attorney's office announced on Tuesday. Bryans Road resident Malcolm Xavier Fluellyn, 27, pleaded guilty in February to various charges following an investigation by the sheriff's office into inappropriate sexual contact and interactions between he and students at General Smallwood Middle School, the state's attorney's office announced. On April 16, Charles County State's Attorney Tony Covington said that Fluellyn has been sentenced to 46 years in p…

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Fight Clubs At Maryland High School Probed Following Bathroom Assault: Sheriff Fight Clubs At Maryland High School Probed Following Bathroom Assault: Sheriff
Maurice McDonough High School Fight Club Arrest Fight clubs among students are under investigation at a Maryland high school following a bathroom assault. A student was in a school bathroom when two of their peers entered the bathroom, went through the student’s pockets, looking for money but instead stole a cell phone on Tuesday, March 19 at Maurice McDonough High School, the Charles County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. An investigation found the two students purposely targeted the student believing the student was in possession of cash as a result of winning previous, pre-arranged fights that occurred at the school…

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One Airlifted To Hospital After Head-On Crash With School Bus In Maryland One Airlifted To Hospital After Head-On Crash With School Bus In Maryland
One Airlifted To Hospital After Head-On Crash With School Bus In Maryland One person had to be airlifted to an area hospital following a head-on crash with a school bus in Charles County on Tuesday, officials say. On March 12, first responders were called to the 5000 block of Mason Springs Road in Indian Head, where there was a crash involving a pick-up truck and Charles County Public Schools bus, leaving one person trapped in the vehicle. Crews from the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department were able to free the trapped driver, who was then taken by a helicopter to an area trauma center for treatment of undisclosed injuries.  A bus driver refused medica…

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Sub Teacher Admits To Sexually Abusing, Soliciting Minors Online In Maryland: Prosecutors Sub Teacher Admits To Sexually Abusing, Soliciting Minors Online In Maryland: Prosecutors
Sub Teacher Admits To Sexually Abusing, Soliciting Minors Online In Maryland: Prosecutors A former Charles County Public Schools substitute teacher has admitted to targeting minors on social media and having inappropriate instances with teen students. Bryans Road resident Malcolm Xavier Fluellyn, 27, pleaded guilty on Monday to various charges following an investigation by the sheriff's office into inappropriate sexual contact and interactions between he and students at General Smallwood Middle School, the state's attorney's office announced. In February last year, a School Resource Officer contacted the Charles County Sheriff's Office to report a possible sexual assault be…

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'Ghost Gun,' Knife Recovered From Students At Separate Charles County Schools: Sheriff 'Ghost Gun,' Knife Recovered From Students At Separate Charles County Schools: Sheriff
'Ghost Gun,' Knife Recovered From Students At Separate Charles County Schools: Sheriff It was a busy day for School Resource Officers (SROs) in Charles County on Tuesday. To start the day on Tuesday, Nov. 7, administrators at Henry Lackey High School were advised that a student was in possession of a handgun, which was located inside a vehicle that was parked in the parking lot outside the building. The "ghost gun" was unregulated, untraceable, and had no serial number, according to a spokesperson for the sheriff's office. Following the discovery of the weapon, the student was charged with possession of a firearm on school property. Hours later, at around 12:45 p.m. on Tuesd…

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Student Sexually Assaulted During Disturbance At Maryland Middle School, Sheriff Says Student Sexually Assaulted During Disturbance At Maryland Middle School, Sheriff Says
Student Sexually Assaulted During Disturbance At Maryland Middle School, Sheriff Says A student at a Maryland middle school was inappropriately touched during an incident last week, according to a Charles County Sheriff's Office spokesperson. There was a reported "disturbance" between students inside John Hanson Middle School on Wednesday, Oct. 11, which required intervention by staff members and the sheriff's School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to the building. During the subsequent investigation into the incident, the SRO determine that a student was sexually assaulted during the disturbance, and the teens involved were identified days later and will face Charles County…

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Staff Members, Students, Injured In Separate Fights Inside Maryland HS: Sheriff Staff Members, Students, Injured In Separate Fights Inside Maryland HS: Sheriff
Staff Members, Students, Injured In Separate Fights Inside Maryland HS: Sheriff A violent day at a Charles County high school left several staff members and students with injuries, the sheriff's office says. Two fights are under investigation after students became unruly during two separate incident less than 90 minutes apart inside St. Charles High School on Thursday morning. The long day for deputies began shortly before 10:15 a.m., when three students were involved in a physical altercation, but while attempting to break up the fight, two staff members at the high school suffered minor injuries. Then, at around 11:40 a.m. on Thursday, a separate, unrelated fight br…

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Student Subdued After Striking Officer During Pot Bust At MD Middle School Student Subdued After Striking Officer During Pot Bust At MD Middle School
Student Subdued After Striking Officer During Pot Bust At MD Middle School A School Resource Officer assigned to a Charles County middle school had to go to extreme measures to subdue an unruly student who was busted with weed on Monday morning. Administrators at the John Hanson Middle School were advised early on Monday, May 1 that a student was in possession of suspected cannabis, prompting further investigation that led to a wild scene. When confronted by officials, the student reportedly became aggressive with school employees and the School Resource Officer assigned to the building, refusing to follow their commands. As additional officers arrived at the s…

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Student Who Threatened To Shoot Up Charles CountyElementary School Won't Face Criminal Charges Student Who Threatened To Shoot Up Charles CountyElementary School Won't Face Criminal Charges
Student Who Threatened To Shoot Up Charles CountyElementary School Won't Face Criminal Charges A child will avoid any criminal charges after a questionable video chat threatening violence at an elementary school that was shared with administrators in Charles County. At approximately 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, April 27, the Charles County Sheriff's Office was advised about a possible threat that had been made by a student at Gale Bailey Elementary School.  According to investigators, the School Resource Officer assigned to the building was notified on Thursday morning about a video chat the previous day when a child displayed weapons to other students and made a statement that they …

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Sub Teacher Sexually Abused, Solicited Minors In Charles County: Sheriff Sub Teacher Sexually Abused, Solicited Minors In Charles County: Sheriff
Sub Teacher Sexually Abused, Solicited Minors In Charles County: Sheriff Social media again reared its ugly head and led to a criminal complaint regarding a long-term Charles County Public Schools substitute teacher, the sheriff’s office announced. Bryans Road resident Malcolm Xavier Fluellyn, 26, is in hot water with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation into alleged inappropriate sexual contact and interactions between he and students at General Smallwood Middle School. After being alerted to the allegations, Fluellyn was immediately removed from his position by school administrators, officials said.  The subsequent sheriff’s inv…

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Drug Paraphernalia, Faux Weapon Recovered From 12-Year-Old Charles County MS Student: Sheriff Drug Paraphernalia, Faux Weapon Recovered From 12-Year-Old Charles County MS Student: Sheriff
Drug Paraphernalia, Faux Weapon Recovered From 12-Year-Old Charles County MS Student: Sheriff A 12-year-old middle school student in Charles County was caught with drugs, an apparently replica weapon, and ammunition, according to a spokesperson from the sheriff’s office. Early on Wednesday, March 29, administrators at the Matthew Henson Middle School were alerted to the smell of marijuana coming from one of the bathrooms, prompting further investigation. School officials responded to the bathroom, where they found a student who was in possession of a replica handgun, several rounds of ammunition, and drug paraphernalia that included a grinder with cannabis inside and a lighter, all …

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Pepper Spray Deployed By Student During Latest Incident At Charles County School: Sheriff Pepper Spray Deployed By Student During Latest Incident At Charles County School: Sheriff
Pepper Spray Deployed By Student During Latest Incident At Charles County School: Sheriff Stop us if you’ve heard this before. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has once again been called in to investigate an incident involving raucous students, this time with one deploying pepper spray during a fight. Related story - Non-Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Reported At Charles County High School: Sheriff At approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, March 24, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said that a fight broke out between two students, during which, one of them pulled out the weapon, exposing numerous students who were standing nearby to the pepper spray. No injuries were reported, an…

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Non-Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Reported At Charles County High School: Sheriff Non-Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Reported At Charles County High School: Sheriff
Non-Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Reported At Charles County High School: Sheriff An investigation has been launched by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office after a high school student was found semi-conscious after potentially ingesting an edible laced with fentanyl. At approximately 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22, a student was found on a bathroom floor inside St. Charles High School and had to be treated by a school nurse until the teen could be rushed to an area hospital. On Thursday, March 23, investigators said that it was determined the student consumed an edible gummy Life Saver gummy before he was found in the bathroom. The initial investigation into the inci…

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Bomb Threat Targeting All Charles County Schools Under Investigation Bomb Threat Targeting All Charles County Schools Under Investigation
Bomb Threat Targeting All Charles County Schools Under Investigation A threat targeting all Charles County Public Schools is under investigation after it was air-dropped in a message sent to students’ cell phones earlier this week. Investigators with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Homeland Security and Intelligence Section and school resource officers are working to probe a threat that was distributed among the student body on Wednesday, March 23. According to the sheriff’s office, the message indicated that a bomb would be detonated at all Charles County Schools on Friday, March 24, and students immediately reported the threat to administrators. The …

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Boy Accused Of Repeatedly Inappropriately Touching Girl At Charles County MS: Sheriff Boy Accused Of Repeatedly Inappropriately Touching Girl At Charles County MS: Sheriff
Boy Accused Of Repeatedly Inappropriately Touching Girl At Charles County MS: Sheriff A 12-year-old boy who inappropriately touched a classmate repeatedly won’t face criminal charges but could face consequences from his school district, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, March 9. Officials say that a 12-year-old student at Piccowaxen Middle School entered a classroom that he did not belong in, sat next to another student and tried to grab her hand, which she did not allow. When the teacher dismissed the class, the boy allegedly inappropriately touched the girl, and then followed her towards her locker, and while walking behind the victim, the male…

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Unruly Student Causes Chaos At Charles County Middle School, Sheriff Says Unruly Student Causes Chaos At Charles County Middle School, Sheriff Says
Unruly Student Causes Chaos At Charles County Middle School, Sheriff Says The school day got off to a hectic start at the Milton Somers Middle School in Charles County on Thursday morning, officials say. Administrators at the middle school advised School Resource Officers at the beginning of the day on Thursday, March 2, that a fight involving multiple students had just taken place, with at least one continuing to cause trouble in the aftermath of the incident. Officials said that the students were separated, however, one remained defiant, behaving disorderly and refusing to comply with administrators’ demands, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. W…

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Blade Seized From 9-Year-Old Who Threatened Classmate At Waldorf Elementary School: Sheriff Blade Seized From 9-Year-Old Who Threatened Classmate At Waldorf Elementary School: Sheriff
Blade Seized From 9-Year-Old Who Threatened Classmate At Waldorf Elementary School: Sheriff A potentially tragic situation at a Charles County elementary school was avoided when administrators were able to take a blade from a child who had threatened to harm a fellow student. On Tuesday, Feb. 28, students at Diggs Elementary School in Waldorf notified school staff members that a 9-year-old student was in possession of a knife after making threats toward another member of his class. Administrators were able to quickly step in, and the School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to the building was able to recover an X-Acto knife from the child, according to a spokesperson from the Charl…

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School Resource Officers Investigate Threat Of Mass Violence At Maryland High School School Resource Officers Investigate Threat Of Mass Violence At Maryland High School
School Resource Officers Investigate Threat Of Mass Violence At Maryland High School A potential tragedy was avoided in Charles County when officers were able to intervene after there was a threat of mass violence uttered by a student at North Point High School. At 11:11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, a spokesperson for the Charles County Sheriff's Office said that a School Resource Officer was made aware that a student made a threat to commit mass violence in the building during an argument. The Resource Officer launched an investigation into the incident and contacted the parents of the students who made the alleged threat, which was reportedly unfounded. Investigators also…

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Middle School Student Could Face Charges For Marijuana Edibles In Charles County, Sheriff Says Middle School Student Could Face Charges For Marijuana Edibles In Charles County, Sheriff Says
Middle School Student Could Face Charges For Marijuana Edibles In Charles County, Sheriff Says A Maryland middle school student is not flying high after being busted by officials with marijuana-laced edibles that he intended to sell to his classmates, the Charles County Sheriff's Office announced. On Friday, Dec. 9, School Resource Officers at Matthew Henson Middle School were tipped off that a student - whose name has not been released - was in possession of edibles containing suspected Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS), believed to be marijuana, and was bringing them to school to sell them. According to the sheriff's office, the Resource Officer was able to track down the suspe…

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Threat Of Mass Violence At Maryland Middle School Investigated: Sheriff Threat Of Mass Violence At Maryland Middle School Investigated: Sheriff
Threat Of Mass Violence At Maryland Middle School Investigated: Sheriff A middle school student inside a Maryland middle school saw something, said something, and could have potentially helped avoid a tragic situation. In Charles County, on Thursday, Dec. 1, officials said that during lunch hour, a student at Milton Somers Middle School made statements in front of several other teens about bringing a gun to school and causing harm to others. According to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, one of the students that overheard the comments reported it to a school administrator, who notified the School Resource Offer, who launched an investigation into the matter.…

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School Resource Officer Falls Ill Assisting With Student Overdose In Maryland, Sheriff Says School Resource Officer Falls Ill Assisting With Student Overdose In Maryland, Sheriff Says
School Resource Officer Falls Ill Assisting With Student Overdose In Maryland, Sheriff Says A Maryland student and school resource officer were both hospitalized during an investigation into a possible drug overdose, the Charles County Sheriff's Office announced. Authorities say that a school resource officer at the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center was assisting staff with a student having a medical emergency as a result of a possible overdose, at which point he fell ill. Officials said that the officer locked packaged pills and suspected marijuana in the student’s backpack, and after locating the drugs, he began to feel sick. Both the student and officer were transported to …

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School Bus Involved In Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash, Multiple Hospitalizations Reported School Bus Involved In Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash, Multiple Hospitalizations Reported
School Bus Involved In Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash, Multiple Hospitalizations Reported A multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus in Charles County left several with injuries on Thursday afternoon, according to the school district. Shortly after 2 p.m. on Crain Highway near the area of Marshalls Corner in White Plains, the bus was involved in the crash with four other vehicles, leaving at least eight, including several students, with varying injuries, according to NBC Washington. Police, paramedics, and Charles County Public Schools staff members all responded to the scene. “The bus driver and students on board at the time have reported no major injuries, but will be tran…

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Officers Seize Replica Handguns, Pot From Students In Two Separate Cases In Maryland: Sheriff Officers Seize Replica Handguns, Pot From Students In Two Separate Cases In Maryland: Sheriff
Officers Seize Replica Handguns, Pot From Students In Two Separate Cases In Maryland: Sheriff Two replica handguns were seized from two students in separate incidents on the same school day in Maryland after the teens brought them into the building. The Charles County Sheriff announced on Wednesday, Oct. 19, that school resource officers were busy all day, busting a pair of students who were caught with the very real-looking guns during separate instances that are reportedly unrelated. First, shortly before 10 a.m., school administrators at the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center said that they detected the smell of marijuana on a 14-year-old student, leading to further investigati…

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These Are The Best School Districts In Maryland, Website Says These Are The Best School Districts In Maryland, Website Says
These Are The Best School Districts In Maryland, Website Says School districts are part of our education system made to help support your children and develop a strong community. The best ones have not only awesome academic results but great teachers, staff, facilities, resources and so much more. These are the top twenty 2023 Best School Districts in Maryland, according to Niche's list that was released Tuesday, Sept. 27(scroll for a link to the complete list): Howard County Public Schools Montgomery County Public Schools Worcester County Public Schools Carroll County Public Schools Calvert County Public Schools  Fredrick County Public Schools …

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Former Volunteer HS Track Coach In Maryland Indicted For Sexually Abusing Student: Sheriff Former Volunteer HS Track Coach In Maryland Indicted For Sexually Abusing Student: Sheriff
Former Volunteer HS Track Coach In Maryland Indicted For Sexually Abusing Student: Sheriff A former volunteer high school track coach in Maryland is facing charges for allegedly sexually abusing a student, authorities announced. North Carolina resident Jason Michael Roberts, 32, a former coach at Westlake High School in Charles County, has been indicted by a grand jury that charged him with sexual abuse of a minor, according to the sheriff’s office. In June 2022, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of possible misconduct between a former Westlake High School volunteer track coach and a former student, investigators said. Upon receiving the notification of the inve…

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