An educator working within USD 445 is arrested on drug-related charges.
According to the Montgomery County jail roster, 57-year-old Robin Denise Thompson was arrested yesterday afternoon by the Coffeyville Police Department on charges of possession of opiates, opium, narcotics or another stimulant, possession of marijuana and use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia into the human body. According to the Kansas State Board of Education, Thompson is a licensed high-incidence special education teacher. She was working within the district at the time of the incident, but is employed by Tri-County Special Education according to USD 445 Superintendent Dr. Craig Correll.
Dr. Correll sent a letter to parents and staff, saying the incident at Field Kindley high school yesterday required police involvement, but assures everyone that no students were involved and that student safety remains their highest priority. He says school and district administration have been and will continue to work with and assist local law enforcement. Correll spoke with KGGF News and says all personnel matters are confidential, so he is not at liberty to discuss the issue. Thompson now awaits a formal hearing in Montgomery County and is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
*****CORRECTION ***** A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Thompson as a USD 445 teacher. According to Superintendent Correll, Thompson is not a USD 445 employee, but is employed by Tri-County Special Education.
