19 Fallston Students Pricked with Lancet: Official

FALLSTON, MD — More than a dozen students at Fallston High School were advised to seek medical attention after a fellow student poked them with a medical device.

"At this time, we are aware of approximately 19 students who were pricked with the blood lancet," Harford County Public Schools spokeswoman Jillian Lader said Thursday afternoon.

Other students may have been impacted, so school officials notified all parents and guardians, she said.

"Law enforcement is also aware of and involved in the situation," Lader said, noting: "...appropriate school disciplinary action is being taken."

The Harford County Sheriff's Office was called to the school in the 2300 block of Carrs Mill Road after a fellow student notified administrators of the situation, Major Jack Simpson said Thursday afternoon.

A 15-year-old boy had pricked his classmates with the medical device used to detect blood sugar in diabetics, which he had taken from a family member, according to police.

“We believe at this point he thought it was humorous,” Simpson said.

The victims were advised to get themselves checked out with their medical providers or to go to urgent care centers.

Simpson said that the incident was considered an assault, and after the sheriff's office investigated, the Harford County State's Attorney would review the case to determine whether charges should be filed.

Photo courtesy of Harford County Public Schools.

Statement from Harford County Public Schools on Dec. 1

A student at Fallston High School brought a blood lancet to school and pricked other students with it. School administrators have been in touch with the parents/guardians of the students involved to ensure they are aware of the situation and encouraged to contact their healthcare provider or urgent care centers. Law enforcement is also aware of and involved in the situation and appropriate school disciplinary action is being taken.

As soon as administrators were made aware of the situation, they took immediate action. At this time, we are aware of approximately 19 students who were pricked with the blood lancet. However, we are reaching out to all parents/guardians at Fallston High School to ensure they are aware of the situation and so that they may advise us if there are any other students who have not been brought to our attention.