BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. \u2013 An elementary school teacher was arrested on Friday after being caught with drugs following a well-being check, according to the Titusville Police Department.<\/p>\n
In a release, police said the school district had been trying to find the teacher \u2014 identified as Teresa Mancini, 52 \u2014 for several days about an employment matter.<\/p>\n
\u201cMancini was employed at Coquina Elementary School,\u201d the release reads. \u201cAfter being unable to make contact, (Brevard Public Schools) requested assistance from the Titusville Police Department.\u201d<\/p>\n
Officers said they later found Mancini at the Days Inn, where she was discovered with a bag that held a glass pipe and around 1.1 grams of methamphetamine.<\/p>\n
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As a result, police revealed she was taken into custody around 10:40 a.m., and she now faces charges of possessing drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt this time, there is no evidence to indicate that any students were involved, harmed, or placed in danger, and the investigation has revealed no connection between this incident and student activity,\u201d the release reads.<\/p>\n
News 6 reached out to the school district for more information and received the following statement:<\/p>\n
\u201cToday, the district was notified that ESE teacher Teresa Mancini was arrested off campus at a local hotel and charged with possession of methamphetamine. Upon notification, the district took immediate action and terminated her employment.<\/p>\n
No students were involved, and the incident did not occur on or involve any district campus or school-related activity.<\/p>\n
We recognize that this information may be concerning to our families and community. Please know that the safety and well-being of our students remains our highest priority. <\/p>\n
As this is an active investigation, please reach out to Titusville Police for additional information.”<\/p>\n
Brevard Public Schools<\/p>\n
Anyone with additional information can contact police at (321) 264-7800. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Line at (800) 423-8477.<\/p>\n
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