(Seguin) — A local elementary school student was transported to the Guadalupe County Juvenile Probation Department after allegedly bringing a bag of cocaine to her classroom.
Seguin Police Detectives say at 9:43 a.m. Wednesday, a Seguin Police Department officer assigned as a School Resource Officer (SRO) at Jefferson Elementary School was notified by school administrators regarding the possible presence of narcotics on campus.
Upon arriving at the school, the officer was presented with a small, clear bag containing a white substance that was discovered in a classroom. A field test of the substance was conducted, which confirmed it to be cocaine hydrochloride. The bag was reportedly discovered and turned in by another student who found the drugs inside a desk.
After conducting a thorough investigation with the assistance of school administrators, the officer identified a female juvenile as the individual who brought the substance to campus.
Following standard procedures, the girl was released to the county juvenile probation department’s custody and formally charged with possession of a substance in penalty group 1 in a Drug-Free Zone.
No official response from the district was provided. However, Jefferson Principal Maria Guerra notified the school’s parents of the incident.
In the letter, Guerra stated, “ Appropriate disciplinary actions have been taken per school policy and the law. This serves as a reminder of the importance of discussing the dangers of drugs with our children and encouraging them to report any concerning situations to an adult.”
Details on how the child obtained the drugs remain part of an ongoing investigation. It is, however, expected that Child Protective Services will, or has already been notified.