Manassas, VA – Two students at Unity Reed High School are facing charges after being found in possession of THC vape cartridges and other illegal drugs on school property.
On February 4 at 9:57 AM, the School Resource Officer (SRO) at the high school, located at 8820 Rixlew Ln., was alerted to the situation. According to the investigation, a 16-year-old male student allegedly sold a THC vape cartridge to a 15-year-old female student.
Both students were detained and taken to the security office, where authorities discovered the THC device and additional evidence of the sale. The male student was determined to have brought the substances for distribution, while the female student was found in possession of other illegal drugs.
As a result, both juveniles have been charged:
- 15-year-old female (Manassas) Possession of a controlled substance on school property Possession of Schedule I/II drugs
- 16-year-old male (Manassas) Possession with intent to distribute on school property
Their court dates are pending, and authorities have obtained petitions for their charges.
The Prince William County Police Department urges parents and students to be aware of the dangers of drug use and distribution, especially on school grounds.
Anyone with further information can contact the Prince William County Police Department tip line at 703-792-7000 or submit a web tip at pwcva.gov/policetip.