A New Jersey artwork instructor was arrested after allegedly overdosing on fentanyl in entrance of center faculty college students at a Westfield faculty, in line with a news release from the police.
Frank Thompson, 57, was charged on Thursday with possession of a managed harmful substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and endangering the welfare of kids in reference to an incident that occurred in November 2022.
The Westfield Police Division acquired a report on the morning of November 29 from a faculty useful resource officer that Thompson was discovered “unconscious and unresponsive” on a classroom flooring at Roosevelt Intermediate Faculty.
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The artwork instructor “was found and noticed in misery by college students” and was receiving remedy by a faculty nurse, police mentioned.
The college useful resource officer allegedly noticed indicators of a drug overdose within the instructor and administered Naloxone Hydrochloride, also referred to as “Narcan,” an opioid overdose remedy.
Thompson then confirmed indicators of enchancment.
Following the incident, investigators allegedly discovered fentanyl and “varied objects of drug paraphernalia” in a closet within the classroom.
Thompson is due in courtroom on February 1.
“Whereas the Westfield Public Faculty District can’t touch upon personnel issues that are confidential, we are going to keep a continued deal with pupil and workers security and on preserving the integrity of the classroom studying atmosphere,” mentioned Superintendent Dr Raymond González in an announcement.
“We’re grateful for our sturdy partnership with the Westfield Police Division.”
It is unclear if Thompson remains to be employed by the Westfield Public Faculty District.
