2 Boardman students accused in painkiller sale

BOARDMAN — Two high school students were charged with drug offenses, one accused of selling a prescription painkiller to the other.

Police were called to the school Monday afternoon by administrators. A student had reported that a 17-year-old girl had sold the drugs to a 16-year-old boy.

A police report said the girl admitted to school personnel that she had sold the boy four Vicodin tablets for $5. She had a prescription for the medicine.

The boy also reportedly admitted buying the tablets from the girl.

The girl was charged with trafficking in drugs while the boy was charged with drug possession. Both students were released to their parents.