Gar-Field High Students Arrested on Drug Charges: Police

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Two Gar-Field High School students were arrested Wednesday on drug charges, according to Prince William County Police.

One male suspect, 17, was charged with possession of a schedule I or II narcotic, possession of marijuana and possession of a weapon (pocket knife) on school property.

The other male suspect, 17, was charged with possession of a schedule I or II narcotic and possession of marijuana.

Sometime Wednesday, police responded to a report of illicit activity at the school at 14000 Smoketown Road. A student told police he saw a potential drug transaction in a bathroom, notified the staff, which in turn notified police.

The suspects are being held at a juvenile detention facility.

Image via Shutterstock