Students sickened by cocaine at D.C. elementary school (WUSA) |
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTLA) -- An elementary school student in Washington, D.C. is facing drug charges after police say he brought cocaine to school and shared it with his friends.
The incident happened at Thompson Elementary School.
Several students swallowed the cocaine during the school day, and five had to be rushed to the hospital.
Authorities said six to eight children had some ill effects from the cocaine, including sore throats.
The kids are now all said to be in good condition.
The student that brought the drugs to school has been charged with possession of a controlled substance.
Police are trying to determine where the drugs came from.
Child Protective Services are also investigating the case.
The incident happened at Thompson Elementary School.
Several students swallowed the cocaine during the school day, and five had to be rushed to the hospital.
Authorities said six to eight children had some ill effects from the cocaine, including sore throats.
The kids are now all said to be in good condition.
The student that brought the drugs to school has been charged with possession of a controlled substance.
Police are trying to determine where the drugs came from.
Child Protective Services are also investigating the case.
