Two students face drug-related charges; third accused of threatening classmate with concealed knife
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested three Flagler Palm Coast High School students this week on felony charges following separate investigations. Two students face drug-related charges while a third is accused of threatening another student with a knife.
On Thursday morning, deputies arrested 17-year-old Deizel Johnson of Palm Coast after school staff discovered he possessed three THC vaping devices. A search also revealed a bottle of fake urine in his possession. Deputies conducted a field test on the vaping devices, which resulted in a presumptive positive for THC.
Johnson was already on probation for possession of marijuana under 20 grams. He now faces multiple felony charges including violation of probation and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.
Later Thursday afternoon, deputies arrested 17-year-old Orlando Velazquez of Palm Coast after school staff learned he was selling THC vaping devices to students on campus. A search of Velazquez’s vehicle revealed 26 THC vaping devices.
Velazquez faces felony charges for possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver.
On Friday morning, deputies arrested 16-year-old Meshae Morris of Palm Coast following an investigation into a verbal altercation with another student. During the confrontation, Morris allegedly threatened the other student with a knife that had been hidden and disguised inside a lipstick container. School staff also found pepper spray in her possession.
Morris faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill and possession of a destructive device on school property, both felony offenses.
Sheriff Rick Staly addressed the arrests in a statement. “We’ve unfortunately had to make three arrests at FPC in the last two days because children fail to understand the severity of their actions,” Staly said. “Whether it’s threatening someone, getting caught with drugs, or anything in between, I implore parents to be the Sheriff in their home and make sure that their kids know the consequences of committing crimes, especially on school grounds. If you won’t teach your kids life lessons and know what they are doing, we will. We have zero tolerance for drugs and weapons on our school campuses.”
Flagler Schools Superintendent LaShakia Moore credited students and staff for helping identify the incidents. “Thanks to other students speaking up, and the quick and caring response of our staff, we were able to work with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office to help keep our students and our campus safe,” Moore said. “These actions will never be tolerated at Flagler Schools. Threats to our students carry immediate consequences and are addressed in partnership with the Sheriff’s Office. We urge families to take these matters seriously and report anything suspicious. Remember, if you see something, say something.”
All three students were transported to the Flagler County Inmate Detention Facility for processing and later released to their parents.
