Crime & Safety

Solon High Student Arrested for Trying to Sell Fake Drugs

When confronted by school administrators, he said the white powder was for his feet and the oregano for his food

A 14-year-old Solon High School student was detained by police after school administrators found him trying to sell oregano and baby powder as drugs, according to Solon Police.

When confronted by school officials on May 18, the teenager claimed that the baby powder was for his feet and the oregano was for "seasoning his food."

The teen was detained and will be recommended to the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court on possible charges resulting from selling counterfeit drugs.

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