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A Lakeview Middle School student who allegedly had five plastic bags containing marijuana at school was arrested Friday morning.
Roger Rodriguez III, 14, of 3232 W. Wilson St., Silver Lake, was charged with possession of marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor, and dealing marijuana, a Class D felony.
An administrator from LMS called police about 10:15 a.m. Friday after receiving information that Rodriguez reportedly was in possession of an illegal substance. Three plastic bags containing marijuana and $16.85 were allegedly recovered from Rodriguez's pockets and another two plastic bags containing marijuana were reportedly found in his book bag.
The total weight of the marijuana was 12.5 grams, according to Warsaw police. After charges were filed, Rodriguez was released to his grandmother's custody.
