Teacher accused of trying to sell drugs near school grounds, coworker said she ‘reeked’ of marijuana

HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. (WRAL) - Parents and students are in shock now that a high school math teacher in North Carolina is facing serious drug charges.

Thirty-three-year-old Jocelyn McArthur has been charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver near a school, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance and having a Taser on school property.

“That’s all the students were discussing all day long,” one of McArthur’s school coworkers said last week.

McArthur’s coworker at Overhills High School said teachers are supposed to lead by example, and this is not something she wants students to think is acceptable.

“She reeked of marijuana every single day. Her classroom reeked of marijuana every single day. This is nothing new. This has been an ongoing situation,” the coworker said.

“We take matters related to student and staff safety seriously. We’re following established district procedures in addressing this matter. Harnett County Schools remains committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment,” a district spokesperson said in a statement.

The educator who spoke out said McArthur has a history of what she calls erratic behavior. The administration at Overhills High School allegedly tried to remove her on multiple occasions.

“Our principal tried to fire this woman twice. He sent her home. The county office sent her back to the school,” the coworker claimed.

The investigation is ongoing and more charges may follow.