The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office SROs and K-9 team in conjunction with Lebanon Police Department and members of the 18th Judicial Drug Task Force performed a simultaneous sweep on the four high schools and charged two students with possession of drugs and paraphernalia in addition to other charges today.
Lt. Scott Moore said the sweep began shortly after 8 a.m. today when SROs and K-9 handlers and dogs met at the WCSO parking lot. The officers spread out across Central, Lebanon and Watertown High School followed by Mt. Juliet High School. Officers found nothing at any of the schools except Mt. Juliet, where two students under 18 years of age were charged. One was charged with possession of Schedule VI drugs (marijuana) with intent to resale and possession of drug paraphernalia. The other student was charged with simple possession of Schedule VI drugs (marijuana) and possession of drug paraphernalia. The event was a routine drug sweep that occurs from time to time within the schools, according to Lt. Moore.
Lt. Robin Curtis along with Patrol Maj. Mike Hale arranged the resources to conduct the sweep. “This was a joint effort, and we appreciate the cooperation of the other law enforcement agencies, “Lt. Curtis, WCSO K-9 handler, said. “Everything went really well. The officers and their dogs did a good job. We appreciate the cooperation of the Wilson County Schools in this matter.”
Lt. Curtis noted that the schools are typically swept simultaneously so that students cannot alert other students via cell phones. Wilson County students are allowed to have their cell phones at school.