No drugs found during canine search at MHS

Using a trained canine, the Marysville Police Department conducted a drug search of the Marysville High School during school session on Tuesday and did not find any drugs or other illegal substances.

According to a letter sent to Marysville students’ families, the district partnered with the police department to have a canine perform a search of several areas of the high school and student parking lots at 10 a.m., Tuesday.

“Random, unannounced drug searches are one way we can help build a safer school culture and are part of our ongoing safety plan. In addition to identifying substances that could harm our students, these searches provide another reason for students to make safe decisions,” said Marysville High School Principal Ken Chaffin in the letter. “Our hope is that the possibility of being caught further encourages students to stay away from drugs and other illegal or harmful substances.”

Captain Nate Sachs with the Marysville Police Department confirmed that nothing was found at the high school as part of the search.

The district said that, while it will not announce the searches in advance, it plans to conduct additional canine drug searches and implement other measures aimed at strengthening school safety.

“The next search could be a year from now, or it could be tomorrow,” Chaffin said.