Officers Warn Against Drugs in School
Officers from the Southfield Police Department used a drug-sniffing dog named Harley to help educate students on the risks of bringing drugs into school.
Students were warned today not to bring or sell drug-laced foods in school.
The remarks were made by Southfield police officer Jared Womble during the regular monthly Blue Jay meetings held in the auditorium. Students were brought in by grade level to hear Womble’s warning, as well as other school updates from school administrators.
The comments by Officer Womble followed an incident last week at nearby Birmingham Seaholm High School where an 18-year-old male student was accused of giving a teacher a cookie containing marijuana.
The Birmingham incident made headline news on TV stations and brought the issue of “edibles” – foods with marijuana – to the forefront.
Womble informed students about the penalties for bringing drugs into school and distributing edibles, which are drug-laced foods. Womble said, “Minimum sentence being 10 years, maximum sentence being life in prison, depending on the quantity.”
After the meeting, sophomore Mariah McMillan said she would not be tempted by “silly snacks” and said, “When you bring it to school and start making it available to other students, that’s just dumb.”
Senior Davontae Ginwright said he doubted the meeting or others like it in other schools would stop a determined seller. “People are going to do what they want, regardless of what people say, and I don’t believe you can get 10 years for no small amount of weed, but I don’t care, because I’m not buying or selling it, and none of my boys are doing it either, so we’re good.”
Assistant Principal Vernon Burden said, “Schools are a drug-free zone.” He told students, “You can just follow the rules, and it won’t be an issue.”
In Michigan, possession of marijuana is illegal unless the possessor has a medical condition such as cancer or AIDS and the marijuana is prescribed to make those medical conditional more bearable. However, under federal law, possession of marijuana is illegal despite medical conditions.
Michigan has drug laws forbidding the manufacture, distribution or sale of drugs.
Click here for more information about Michigan medical marijuana laws.
Briana Fortune • Mar 26, 2015 at 11:18 am
I really enjoyed the article and feel that having drugs is wrong.
Jamal holley • Mar 24, 2015 at 2:42 pm
It’s a good story. People should leave that outside of school.
Dennis Brown • Mar 24, 2015 at 2:36 pm
It’s good to talk about how drugs can affect a school.
brittany • Mar 24, 2015 at 2:30 pm
Officer Womble does an amazing job getting our students informed. He is a great asset to our school.
Clifton Padgett • Mar 23, 2015 at 8:46 am
Great story. It was very informative.
dazeya moore • Mar 19, 2015 at 2:37 pm
This is a good article.
Gabrielle Grant • Mar 11, 2015 at 11:13 am
I feel that this story will help kids see how serious bringing drugs to school can be.
Sahara Ashford • Mar 11, 2015 at 11:12 am
It was very shocking to find out that a student fed a drug laced cookie to a teacher. It is such a sad reality.
Marcus • Mar 11, 2015 at 9:08 am
This story is very important. Students should be informed about the importance of not using drugs and the consequences of distributing them.
Steph • Mar 11, 2015 at 9:07 am
Hopefully this will serve to be a good reality check for students.
Miniece • Mar 11, 2015 at 9:06 am
Doing drugs is stupid and anyone who seeks/brings them is just as dumb. It’s good that everyone got a warning to know what’s up.
Kyrah Gradford • Mar 11, 2015 at 9:06 am
I know the kids were interested in what Officer Womble had to say. Very important topic.
Eiress greenwood • Mar 11, 2015 at 9:04 am
I feel as though the law should be taken seriously by young adults because getting locked up can happen within a blink of an eye.
Amani Phillpotts • Mar 11, 2015 at 9:04 am
This story struck fear in students
Ashley • Mar 11, 2015 at 9:04 am
Hopefully the problem in schools will stop after kids heard the punishment for the crime.
Aaron turner • Mar 11, 2015 at 9:02 am
That’s what I’m talking about! Stay above the influence.
Tiffany Harris • Mar 11, 2015 at 9:02 am
Very informing, those kids sure were shook up!
Renae • Mar 11, 2015 at 9:02 am
This story is awesome– very appropriate for high school students! All high school students should be educated on the risks of drugs!