The Greenville County Sheriff's Office has charged six juveniles, four males and two females, from Blue Ridge High School with Malicious Tampering of a Food Item. All subjects face this felony charges after allegations were made last week pertaining to contaminants being placed in the victim's drink March 18. The juveniles, all being 15 years old, were charged and released to their parents/guardians. They are referred to family court for a formal hearing.
The School District's investigation into the incident is separate from the Sheriff's Office investigation, according to Oby Lyles. Those involved are still on suspension pending the outcome of an expulsion hearing, Lyles said.
March 18 Story
Six Upstate high school students face expulsion and criminal charges for contaminating another student’s drink it happened at Blue Ridge High School in Greer.
According to the Greenville County Sheriff's Office the students put something non-drug related, and non-life threatening in a fellow 15-year-old students drink when she temporarily left the class.
Deputies said the drink is being tested for urine, pubic hair and saliva.
The Greenville County School District said school administrators were made aware of the incident around noon yesterday.
Their investigation resulted in six students being referred to law enforcement and suspended pending an expulsion hearing.
The Sheriff's Office investigation is ongoing.
The following statement was issued by the system when questioned about the incident:
“Student misconduct that results in a threat to the welfare of others, such as the incident at Blue Ridge High School, is a very serious matter. The choice made by these students clearly violated the School District’s Code of Conduct. Students in Greenville County Schools are expected to conduct themselves at all times in an appropriate manner that reflects respect for themselves and others. Actions such as these are unacceptable and will be dealt with accordingly.”
Watch News Channel 7 and wspa.com for updates.
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