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Published on: September 24, 2025

Teacher Arrested After Random Drug Check at Middle School

A middle school teacher in Louisiana was arrested after a K9 reportedly sniffed out what was believed to be narcotics in her belongings during a random drug check on campus.

Random drug checks have become increasingly common on some middle school and high school campuses. During these unscheduled checks, K9s often walk around the inside of the building and on the grounds, in addition to inspecting lockers and backpacks. On September 16, the authorities performed a check at Westdale Middle School in Baton Rouge, and a 47-year-old math intervention teacher was implicated in multiple drug offenses during the drug-dog sweep.

According to reports, the K9 reacted when interacting with her bag, and when her wallet was checked, the police reportedly retrieved a small amount of a white, powdery substance that they surmised was cocaine. When they tested it, they reported positive results. The woman talked to the police about the situation without an attorney present, and she told them it was not hers. Officers searched her vehicle, and they reported that they discovered a bag in the glove compartment. When they checked the contents, they allegedly found half a gram of marijuana, .8 gram of cocaine, and paraphernalia.

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Published on: September 17, 2025

Cosmetology Teacher Busted After Shoving Cop

by Staycie R. Sena

A cosmetology instructor in Southwest Louisiana who was arrested last week for her alleged involvement in a domestic violence incident is also facing charges for reportedly pushing a police officer and possessing illegal prescription drugs.

When law enforcement responds to a domestic violence call, they sometimes uncover other illegal activity during their investigation that leads to the suspect facing a stack of criminal allegations. According to reports, one such instance occurred on September 8 at a home in Vinton. While there are currently limited details about what happened during the alleged domestic incident, it was reported that the person the police believed was the aggressor was a 44-year-old woman who teaches cosmetology at West Orange-Stark High School.

When the authorities were notified about the potential domestic unrest, officers from the Vinton Police Department went to the address to investigate. The woman, whom they believed was intoxicated, allegedly shoved one of the officers while they were interacting. She was taken to a local hospital for a medical assessment and any necessary treatment. After she was released, the woman was transported and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center.

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Published on: January 6, 2025

Man Out on Bond Arrested Second Time for Drug Trafficking

by Staycie R. Sena

A man and woman in Georgia are each facing several drug charges after the police reportedly found a large amount of narcotics in their possession and accused them of trafficking.

According to reports, at the end of November, several citizens called the authorities with complaints about an apartment in the Forsyth Garden Apartments complex. When the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office went to the address with a warrant and searched the residence, they reportedly found cocaine, marijuana, and prescription pain medications. The man who lives in the apartment was arrested and charged and later released on bond.

After his release, the police reported that they were informed that the man was still selling narcotics. On December 30, they were granted a search warrant, and deputies returned to the apartment to investigate. When they went inside, they reported that a female was also in the residence. They allegedly uncovered 59.1 grams of crack cocaine, 9.3 grams of powder cocaine, 140 grams of marijuana, and multiple pieces of drug paraphernalia during their search.

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Published on: July 15, 2020

Three Arrested When Police Found Pound of Meth in Vehicle

by Staycie R. Sena

When the authorities performed a traffic stop on a vehicle in Oklahoma City, they arrested the three occupants of the car when one pound of methamphetamine was allegedly discovered hidden inside the dashboard.

Last Wednesday, the Oklahoma City Sheriff’s Office Warrant Team reportedly spotted a vehicle driving in South Oklahoma City with three occupants, and the car allegedly had a problem with a tail light in addition to what appeared to be a falsified tag.

When the authorities pulled over the Ford, Taurus to discuss the situation, they identified the occupants of the vehicle as 44-year-old Juan Valtierra, 34-year-old Patrick Chance, and 27-year-old Brena Saunders.

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