7 teenagers arrested on drug charges at Kalispell's Glacier High - Billings Gazette

KALISPELL — Police investigations into allegations of drug use and drug dealing by students at Glacier High led to the arrest of seven teenagers this week, according to school resource officer Jason Parce of the Kalispell Police Department.

The four investigations were unrelated and began two weeks ago, Parce said, and led to the arrests on Tuesday of seven boys between the ages of 14 and 15.

They were arrested on school grounds, and the charges include possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of drugs and, in the case of four students, distribution of drugs on or near school property.

The drugs being sold and possessed included marijuana and prescription medications, Parce said.

Two of the four investigations began as theft cases reported by students, he said, and led to the discovery of the illicit drug activity.

All of the cases have been referred to Flathead County Youth Court, while the students are disciplined in accordance with school policy.

Parce said parents, school staff and concerned students all helped collaborate to identify the students and report the crimes.

"This is a great example of the school working with the Kalispell Police Department, and parents, students and community members collaborating to make these investigations successful," Parce said.

"Because we have school resource officers in the schools, building relationships, we get a lot of support from the community."