CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) – Camden County deputies arrested a Crane High School teacher on a drug charge following a traffic stop for a window tint violation.
Deputies pulled over Peyton Fletcher for a tint violation, according to investigators. Deputies said they deployed a K-9 unit, and that’s when Fletcher admitted to having cocaine in the car.
Deputies said they found two grams of cocaine, a small mirror, and two cut straws with residue during the search.
Fletcher faces one charge of possession of a controlled substance.
Fletcher was an English teacher at Crane High School. The Crane R-III School District said it no longer employs her and released this statement to KY3:
“We were made aware of criminal charges being filed against Ms.Fletcher. We understand that charges are not the same as a conviction, and the employee is to be considered innocent until proven guilty. We must stress, however, that the alleged misconduct is inexcusable and does not meet the professional standards for district employees. The district took prompt and appropriate action upon learning of this matter. Because this involves a confidential personnel issue, we are unable to provide additional details. We appreciate your understanding and remain committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for our school community.”