20-03-2025
Knife, THC vape pens seized from student at local high school: Report
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – A Warren G. Harding student is facing disciplinary action after being found with a knife and THC vape pens, according to a police report.
The Warren police report states that police were notified of an incident at the high school Tuesday morning.
The principal turned over the folded-blade knife and vape pens that were found in the student's backpack, according to the report.
The student was suspended, and her parents were notified, the report states.
Superintendent/CEO Steve Chiaro released a statement Thursday, saying there was no threat made in relation to the incident.
'All students enter WCS through the Opengate system intended to detect such items. The Opengate system alerted school staff and administration of the items being detected, which prompted the next steps in safety and security procedures,' the statement read.
Chiaro added that the student is facing disciplinary action. The police report indicates that the student could face charges as well.
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