An elementary school teacher was arrested on Friday after being found with drugs during a well-being check, according to the Titusville Police Department.
In a statement, police said the school district had been looking for the instructor, Teresa Mancini, 52, for several days due to an employment issue.
“Mancini was employed at Coquina Elementary School,” according to the announcement. “After being unable to make contact, (Brevard Public Schools) requested assistance from the Titusville Police Department.”
Officers said they eventually discovered Mancini at the Days Inn, where she was found with a bag containing a glass pipe and approximately 1.1 grams of methamphetamine.
As a result, police said she was arrested at 10:40 a.m. and is now charged with carrying drug paraphernalia and methamphetamines.
“At 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,” the release said.
News 6 reached out to the school district for more information and received the following statement:
“Today, 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.
No students were involved, and the incident did not occur on or involve any district campus or school-related activity.
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.
As this is an active investigation, please reach out to Titusville Police for additional information.”
Brevard Public Schools
Anyone with more information can contact police at (321) 264-7800. Tips can also be reported anonymously to Crime Line at (800) 423-8477.
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