Two Students May Have Ingested Crack Cocaine at Elementary School

SWEETWATER, TX -- Sweetwater Police and Fire Departments responded to East Ridge Elementary School on Wednesday as two students “came into contact with what appears to be crack cocaine,” Police Chief Brian Frieda said.

A staff member was told of the unknown substance by a student and paramedics were notified as the School Resource Officer grew concerned the students may have ingested the cocaine.  

KTXS is reporting as a precaution, the two students were then taken to Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital.

The school shared the following letter with parents and said that the School Resource Officer is investigating how the students came into contact with the substance:

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I wanted to inform you about police and paramedic presence on our campus today.

Late this morning, one of our students reported to a staff member that two students were in possession of an unknown substance. The staff member immediately brought the students to the office and the school resource officer was notified.

Upon investigation, there was a concern that the students may have ingested the substance and paramedics were called to our campus.

Since student safety is a paramount concern for SISD, as a precaution, the students were transported to the hospital.

Thankfully, due to the quick reporting and action by our staff and students, no other students came into contact with the substance.

Please know that state and federal law prohibit the district from releasing personally identifiable student information, therefore, the district cannot provide further information on this matter. However, if you have concerns you would like addressed, please feel free to contact me so that I may address those concerns with you.

Thank you for your continued support of East Ridge Elementary and SISD