Capt. Ronald Smith says a test of the substance indicated the student was attempting to sell baking soda.
The 16-year-old from New Haven is charged with misrepresentation of a narcotic. He's scheduled to appear in Superior Court in Meriden May 6.
Teen tries to pass baking soda as cocaine
CONNECTICUT Police were acting on a tip Thursday that a student was in
possession of cocaine. They went to the high school and searched
him. Police say they found 18 packets of a white powder substance
ready for sale.
