Hopkinton High lockers to be searched for drugs, alcohol

Sheriff’s dogs will soon search Hopkinton High School lockers, following reports that underage drinking and pot use are on the rise statewide – an increase law enforcement blames on the partial decriminalization of marijuana.

“It’s particularly troubling,” Middlesex Country District Attorney Gerry Leone said yesterday, describing emboldened student smokers, including first-timers. “We earmarked this as an issue and that it was going to be a slippery slope.”

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MetroWest Daily News, Fri, Feb. 11, 2011