Charles Co. Update in Investigation of Confederate Flag Case at La Plata High School

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Charles County Sheriff’s detectives have identified two La Plata High School students as the people responsible for raising a Confederate flag in the school’s parking lot during the overnight hours of May 18. Investigators worked closely with the Charles County Public Schools and have also consulted with the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office. In addition to administrative sanctions through the school system, the Sheriff’s Office is exploring violations of Maryland Law. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 301-932-2222. Tipsters who want to remain anonymous, but provide information about criminal activity at schools, may contact the confidential tip line at CCPS at 301-302-8305 or Charles County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. The investigation is continuing.

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Charles County Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person responsible for a crime in Charles County. All individuals who provide tips through Crime Solvers will remain anonymous. Anyone with information about an unsolved crime or the location of a fugitive may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app, which can be found in the Android Store and Apple store by searching P3tips. For more information about the P3 program, click on this link: www.p3intel.com.

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[PrchJrkr]

Too many resources wasted on a ****ing prank. It's not like they hung nooses from the trees...

 

[Bare-ya-cuda]

Just what “Maryland law” did these kids break?

 

[Ken King]

Just what “Maryland law” did these kids break?

Possibly one of the "hate crime" laws Maryland has

Prohibition on use of item or symbol to threaten or intimidate.

A person may not place or inscribe an item or a symbol, including an actual or depicted noose or swastika, whether temporary or permanent, on any real or personal property, public or private, without the express permission of the owner, owner's agent, or lawful occupant of the property, with the intent to threaten or intimidate any person or group of persons.

 

[Grumpy]

Possibly one of the "hate crime" laws Maryland has

Gotta love those 'feelz' laws..