Knife At Southern High: Officers Charge 2 Minors After Finding Weapons, Trespasser

HARWOOD, MD — Police announced that they charged two minors Thursday at Southern High School after learning that one was trespassing and that the other had a knife.

Authorities turned out to the Harwood facility around 7:30 a.m. following reports that there may have been a male juvenile on campus who did not attend the school and had a blade. School employees spotted the suspect and confirmed that he didn't go to Southern High, a press release said.

The school resource officer, and other law enforcement that responded as a precaution, said they found the accused male with pepper spray and a smoking device containing suspected marijuana residue. The male entered the school with a female companion who attends Southern High. Police said they found that female suspect with a knife.

Detectives don't think the suspects threatened anybody.

Officers did not identify the suspects because they are minors, but they listed these charges against them:

Male Juvenile

• Trespass on school property
• Dangerous weapon on school property
• Disturbing school operations
• Dangerous weapon conceal
• Disorderly conduct

Female Juvenile

• Dangerous weapon on school property
• Disturbing school operations
• Dangerous weapon conceal
• Disorderly conduct

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is still investigating. The agency asked anybody with information to share tips anonymously by calling (410) 222-4700.

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