Posted On: January 18, 2009 by David A. Wolf

Jacksonville Florida Kindergarten Teacher Charged with Drug Possession

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A Jacksonville, Florida kindergarten teacher was charged with drug possession. Gina R. Cevasco, age 38, was transferred to a position involving no student contact pending an investigation into her arrest and criminal charges for drug possession. Ms. Cevasco is a kindergarten teacher at Cedar Hills Elementary School. She was arrested after policy went to her home to investigate a drug complaint. The officer found marijuana and a crack pipe in the home. A handgun was also found in the home. A search of Ms. Cevasco's room located more marijuana and some prescription pills.

The police investigation will involve the interview of witnesses and a determination of Ms. Cevasco's involvement with the possession of these drugs. It appears clear that someone in this home was using drugs. The key question in the criminal investigation will be who possessed the drugs - mother, son, and / or others.

You can read more about this story at Cedar Hills Elementary School Teacher Charged with Drug Possession.