The 47-year-old is accused of growing marijuana “hydroponically in a greenhouse under artificial light and in pots in the backyard,” the warrant says. Deputies said they also seized various drug paraphernalia including rolling papers, a grinder and a plastic bong.
A Leland Middle School teacher resigned Wednesday after being accused of growing trafficking amounts of marijuana.
Catherine Neely, a 47-year-old sixth grade math teacher, is being held on a $110,500 bond on a charge of of manufacturing and trafficking of marijuana, according to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Department.
According to an arrest warrant provided by the Brunswick County Sheriff s Office, Neely allegedly possessed more than 24 pounds of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and was growing marijuana in a greenhouse in her backyard.
Neely has been on an approved leave of absence from the school since Jan. 19, according to a message from Brunswick County Schools. Leaves of absence are requested by employees, typically for personal or medical reasons, said the district’s Chief Communications Officer Daniel Seamans. Leave of absence requests are confidential and Seamans is unable to state why her absence was requested.
North Carolina middle school teacher charged with growing marijuana in yard
Associated Press
LELAND, N.C. A middle school teacher in North Carolina grew large quantities of marijuana using a greenhouse at her home, authorities said.
The teacher was charged Wednesday with manufacturing and trafficking marijuana and possession with intent to sell or deliver, according to a warrant from the Brunswick County Sheriff s Office obtained by news outlets. Deputies said they discovered about 25 pounds (11 kilograms) of the drug.
She resigned from her job as a sixth grade math and science teacher at Leland Middle School after her arrest, news outlets reported.
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