An 18-year-old Mt. Carmel High School student is free on a $10,000 cash bond after being arrested Friday on drug charges. Wabash County Sheriff Derek Morgan reports that Jacob E. Molstad bonded out early this afternoon on a preliminary charge of possession of a controlled substance and delivery of a controlled substance while on school grounds.
The incident on Friday stemmed from a report of a 17-year-old girl being treated for a possible drug overdose. A 16-year-old who allegedly provided a narcotic in the form of a gummy bear candy to the girl was also treated for ingesting the gummy candy. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance.
Wabash County State’s Attorney Cassandra Goldman is expected to file formal charges against Molstad later this week. Meanwhile, the gummy bear drug that was confiscated has been sent to the State Police Crime Lab for analysis to determine what drug it contained.
Officials are urging parents to be vigilant when it comes to looking through their student’s book bags, phones, and tablets for signs of drug use. If a student has a tip on narcotics or any other illegal activities at the Mt. Carmel High School please text the tip line at 262-237-8472. Individuals can also call CRIMESTOPPERS at 262-HALT.
