Student charged after bringing ammo and a pound of marijuana to Thibodaux High, police say

Dan Copp, The Courier
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A Thibodaux High student faces felony charges after police said they found just over a pound of marijuana and ammunition in his car while it was parked on campus Monday.

The 18-year-old is charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of a drug-free zone, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office said.

Members of the Sheriff’s Office and Thibodaux Police Department conducted a routine search Monday at the high school at 1355 Tiger Drive when a drug-sniffing dog alerted to the presence of narcotics inside a vehicle, authorities said.

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After the student unlocked his car for school administrators, authorities found two backpacks containing over a pound of suspected marijuana combined, the Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies also found items associated with selling drugs.

The student was found to be in possession of 1.15 pounds of marijuana, $350 in cash and ammunition for a 9mm firearm, including a drum-style magazine, authorities said.

Items authorities say they seized from the drug bust.
Items authorities say they seized from the drug bust.

The student was booked into the Lafourche Parish jail, where he was later released Monday after posting $6,100 bail.

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Lafourche public schools Superintendent Jarod Martin said officials will continue working with police to keep drugs out of schools.

“The Lafourche Parish School District’s partnership with our local law enforcement allows us to identify and remove anyone that violates the law while on campus,” Martin said. “We will continue to actively investigate and discipline anyone found to be in violation of the law or our standards of conduct. We are committed to ensuring that our schools always remain places where all students feel safe and welcome.”

The incident remains under investigation.

— Staff Writer Dan Copp can be reached at 448-7639 or at dan.copp@houmatoday.com. Follow him on Twitter @DanVCopp.

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