Crime & Safety
Staples HS Student Caught Snorting Cocaine In A Bathroom: Westport Police
The suspect was allegedly joined by another student who is a juvenile.

WESTPORT, CT — An 18-year-old Staples High School student was arrested on narcotics charges Wednesday after they were caught allegedly snorting cocaine in a bathroom, according to Westport police.
Officers responded to the North Avenue high school at about 1:15 p.m. and were informed about the suspect, who was allegedly joined by another student who is a juvenile.
"Officers interviewed Cameron Cleary (18 years of age), who admitted to selling cocaine to a juvenile student and snorting it with the juvenile in the bathroom," wrote police in a statement.
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The suspected cocaine was seized and tested positive. Cleary was charged with:
- Possession Controlled Substance
- Illegal Possession near School
- Sale Controlled Substance
Cleary was released after posting a $1,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Norwalk Superior Court on Feb. 16.
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