Wednesday, October 29, 2014
CAMPBELL — After police conducted its semiannual search of lockers and vehicles at Campbell Memorial High School last Thursday, they arrested a 17-year-old student on charges of trafficking drugs on school property and possessing drug paraphernalia.
Police arrested Stephan Elash, quarterback on the Campbell Memorial High School football team, after a police dog smelled suspected drugs in the car.
After being questioned, Elash admitted possessing marijuana. According to a police report, he gave officers an iPhone box with five packages of marijuana that weighed 4.56 grams.
Superintendent Matt Bowen said the district immediately began an investigation.
“The district will continue to work cooperatively with our local police to ensure a drug-free learning environment,” Bowen said.
Bowen did not want to comment today directly about Elash. The school district eventually issued a vague statement in response to The Vindicator’s questions about the case.
According to the police report, Brad Yeager, assistant high school principal, conducted an “emergency removal” of Elash from the school, and Elash’s parents were notified. His vehicle was towed, and he was transported to the Martin P. Joyce Juvenile Justice Center to be held until his court appearance.
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