HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-08 - Drug Investigation - To Ensure the Safety of Foster High School StudentsCity Of Tukwila
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Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Michael Villa, Chief of Police
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Drug Investigation to Ensure the Safety of Foster High School StudentsPD Records
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4242 S 144th Street, Tukwila, WA
2014 -12015 School Year) Case Number:
Commander Eric Dreyer Phone Number:
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(206) 431 -3669
Description of Incident
Draft joint statement, Tukwila Police Department and Tukwila School District
The Tukwila Police Department and Tukwila School District collaborated on a drug
investigation to ensure the safety of Foster High School students and faculty. That investigation
is now complete. Results of the investigation indicate there is not a pervasive drug culture at
Foster High School, though two students were arrested for selling Molly (an amphetamine -
related narcotic), powdered cocaine and marijuana. These two students are being charged with
felony drug sales. In addition, an adult not affiliated with Foster High School will be charged
with drug sales on school property.
Two previous incidents, one involving a Foster High School student and a drug- related robbery,
and one that involved a student in possession of narcotics and a firearm on the way to morning
classes at Foster High School, precipitated this investigation. Because these two incidents
occurred relatively close together, the Police Department and School District determined that the
best course of action was to understand the scope of any potential drug related issues within
Foster High School.
In order to fully understand the scale of drugs on campus, as well as the safety of students and
faculty, the Tukwila Police Department utilized an undercover officer as a part of this
investigation. The investigation revealed that the vast majority of Foster High School Students
are not involved in drugs. Not unlike other high schools, social media plays a key role in the
drug culture at Foster. Parents and educators are encouraged to talk to students about drug use
and develop clear family rules regarding social media use.
The Tukwila School District has developed a flyer on social media tips for parents, which can be
found here:
http: / /www.tukwila.wednet. edu/UserFiles/ File / Niegowski /SocialMediaParentTips.pdf. Other
resources include internet safety www.ncpc.org /topics /internet- safety /. In addition, the National
Institute on Drug Abuse (www.drugabuse.org) is a great resource for parents to foster open
communications among families regarding drugs.
Though the undercover investigation has been completed, follow up remains and until charges
are filed the Tukwila Police Department is unable to release additional details about the
investigation.
6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 • Phone (206)433 -1808 • Records Fax (206)244 -6181