A 12-year-old student at Theodore G. Davis Middle School in Waldorf is in serious trouble after deputies say the child brought energy drinks mixed with alcohol to school intending to sell them to classmates. According to authorities, several students drank the concoction on a school bus Wednesday and one became ill, was taken to a hospital, and later released. Three students were issued juvenile citations and the case is still under investigation.
As reported by DC News Now, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office said the drinks were poured into plastic bottles before being brought to Davis Middle School and that the student allegedly intended to sell them. Deputies responded after reports that students had consumed the drinks on the morning bus route, and investigators have been interviewing students and staff.
School Rules And Possible Penalties
Under Charles County Public Schools’ Code of Student Conduct, possession, use and distribution of alcohol are considered reportable offenses. Schools may refer students for prevention or treatment services and may contact law enforcement when alcohol is involved. The code also allows administrators to suspend bus-riding privileges for violations that occur on school transportation. Full details are laid out in the district’s Code of Student Conduct.
Officials, Citations And Next Steps
Per the DC News Now report, deputies issued juvenile citations to three students and identified the student who brought the drinks as 12 years old. The sheriff’s office has not released the names of those involved, and the school system says the students will face discipline in line with district procedures.
Statewide Context
Maryland’s 2022–23 Youth Risk Behavior Survey suggests this is part of a broader concern about underage drinking. The Maryland Department of Health reported that roughly 18% of high school students said they currently drink alcohol, and the middle school charts show a small share of younger students reporting early alcohol exposure. Those statewide findings are a big reason public health officials and school systems continue to stress prevention efforts and conversations with parents about youth substance use, as highlighted in the Maryland Department of Health’s YRBS summary.
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has provided details about the case to media outlets, and the investigation remains active. This story will be updated if officials release additional information.
