Crime & Safety
3 MHS Students Accused of Drug, Alcohol Possession
The three juvenile males were arrested, processed, and released to their parents, police say.
On the heels of at in early May, police were called to the high school again for two more reports of drugs at the school last week.
On May 15, police were called to the high school in reference to two male students, a 16-year-old and 17-year-old, who were allegedly in possession of under five grams of marijuana and Xanax, drug paraphernalia, and alcohol.
According to police, the school conducted their investigation and the two juveniles were arrested and transported to police headquarters. They were processed and released to their parents. The case will be reviewed by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office.
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On May 16 at 11:38 a.m., Ptl. Joseph DeFilippis responded to Manalapan High School to find a 17-year-old male student in possession of under 5 grams of Hashish, according to Lt. Michael Fountain of the .
According to Drugs.com, Hashish is a drug made up of the most potent materials of the cannabis plant.
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The juvenile male was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. He was processed and later released to a family member. The case will be forwarded to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office.
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