Southeast High student charged with possession of marijuana while on school grounds

MANATEE -- A Southeast High School student was arrested at 2:09 p.m. Sunday at his school and charged with possession of 4 grams of marijuana, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

Jose Lopez-Castillo, 18, a member of the school band, was walking back onto school grounds with others after the band performed at a parade on Anna Maria Island.

Deputies reported they suspected Lopez-Castillo had just smoked marijuana. A staff search found a small bag of marijuana on Lopez-Castillo, according to the report.

When questioned, he admitted to possession of the marijuana.

According to the sheriff's office, Lopez-Castillo was suspended from school and will attend a variety of programs upon his return.

Lopez-Castillo was released the same day from Manatee County jail on $500 bond, according to the sheriff's office website.

This story was originally published March 17, 2016 at 8:23 PM with the headline "Southeast High student charged with possession of marijuana while on school grounds ."