In line with the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Workplace, a Faculty Useful resource Officer at Spotswood Elementary Faculty situated 2nd grade instructor Candyce Leigh Carter, who “gave the impression to be underneath the affect of medication” on Might 16.

Per SSO, authorities found “suspected narcotics” in her classroom, earlier than she was arrested for felony possession of schedule I/II narcotics, felony little one endangerment, and felony little one neglect or abuse. “No college students reported accidents or publicity, however had been checked by medical personnel out of abundance of warning and the classroom was professionally cleaned,” added authorities.

Officers made one other arrest on the varsity property that very same day, after the instructor’s husband, 34-year-old Kristopher Donald Carter, was present in a automobile within the parking zone “underneath the affect of suspected narcotics requiring medical consideration.”

Per NBC Washington, Spotsylvania County Fireplace & Rescue was dispatched for an overdose; Kristopher was reportedly unresponsive and given Narcan twice. Additionally discovered within the automobile was a 2-year-old little one; the toddler was positioned with social companies.

Kristopher was arrested for felony little one endangerment and felony little one neglect or abuse.

Each Carters had been locked up at Rappahannock Regional Jail, the place Candyce is being held with out bond whereas Kristopher’s bond was set at $5,000.

“Spotsylvania County Public Faculties takes all experiences of alleged personnel misconduct very critically and follows relevant district insurance policies and procedures when responding to and investigating complaints,” Faculty Board Chair Lorita Daniels informed FOX DC. “The district appreciates the fast motion of our Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Division. We are going to proceed to work diligently to make sure all college students and employees stay protected whereas in our colleges.”