Cheerleader gives out pot brownies to gain Homecoming Queen votes

A Michigan Police Department is investigating after officials say a cheerleader brought marijuana-laced brownies to her high school.

As Rebecca Russell reports– the brownies may have been used to secure votes for homecoming queen.

It’s not unusual for high school cheerleaders to bring goodie bags for the football team during homecoming week.

But recently some treats at Hartford High School had a little something extra in them.

“The principal mentioned they were getting some tips in about some possible brownies that may have been laced with marijuana oil,” said Michael Prince of the Hartford Police Department.

Prince says the high school got a tip through the “Okay To Say” app which allows people to pass along information *anonymously… Alleging a 17-year-old cheerleader brought pot brownies to school, some for football players.

They say the leftovers were used to sway votes to become homecoming queen.

“The school’s taking this very seriously,” said Prince. “They are doing their own investigation and they’re just starting to turn over some of the statements from the students possibly involved or witnesses.”

12 brownies were allegedly brought to school.

Investigators say staff members were able to recover three of them leaving nine brownies unaccounted for and possibly consumed by students.

Those three desserts have been sent to the state police crime lab for testing to confirm there are drugs inside.

“I’ve read about things across this country. It’s not happened with anything that I know of in this area. I’ve been an officer a long time. And whenever you think you’ve heard it all, something just about daily comes up like wow,” said Prince.

The students involved could be in hot water.

Having drugs is one thing. But officials say having them and distributing them in a drug-free zone could mean felony charges for those involved.

Officer prince is now encouraging parents talk to their kids about the issue.

“I think they need to talk to their children and their students. And if they think that they could possibly been involved, then take them to the hospital and get them tested,” said Prince.

Police say the main suspect is out of town because of a family emergency.

He is hoping to interview her and her mother when they return.

The school says all of the students involved are being dealt with according to district policies.