URGENT UPDATE: A high school teacher in Angola, Indiana, was arrested after two students consumed THC edibles left unattended in her classroom. The incident occurred on November 14, when the school’s resource officer was alerted that the students had ingested the edibles during the last class period of the day.
According to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, the students were reportedly unaware that the candy they had eaten contained THC. Investigators revealed that the edibles were left out in the open, accessible to students.
The teacher, a 49-year-old from Reading, Michigan, had brought the THC candy into the classroom. During the investigation, police discovered additional food items suspected to contain THC on her person. Authorities suspect that she was operating a vehicle while impaired at the time of the incident.
The teacher has been charged with multiple offenses, including felony neglect of a dependent and felony possession of a controlled substance on school property, as well as a misdemeanor for operating while intoxicated. She is currently being held at the Steuben County Jail on a $6,500 bond.
This alarming incident raises serious concerns about student safety and substance exposure in schools. The Steuben County Prosecutor’s Office is set to make the final decision on charges as the investigation continues, involving both the Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana Department of Child Services.
As authorities work to uncover more details, parents and community members are urged to remain vigilant regarding the safety and well-being of students. The case highlights the critical need for awareness surrounding the risks of THC products, particularly in school environments.
Stay tuned for updates as this developing story unfolds.
