JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A substitute teacher was arrested last Thursday after she was found possessing fentanyl while in an employee bathroom at Oceanway Middle School, according to arrest reports.
Police said that Jessica Muncy, 44, had multiple bags of a “white and blueish powder substance” that tested positive for fentanyl inside her purse, along with aluminum foil and two blue straws that appeared to have burnt ends. She also admitted to flushing other bags, which are believed to have contained more drugs, down the employee bathroom toilet.
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Additionally, when police asked her what was in the bag, she reportedly said she didn’t know what it was and that the substance belonged to her daughter.
When a K9 officer was tasked with searching Muncy’s vehicle, more of the blue powdery substance was found on the floor of the driver’s seat, reports state.
The full arrest report can be read below
The situation began when a member of the school’s staff notified the school’s safety officer of a possible drug overdose taking place in the bathroom. Witnesses also reported smelling a “burning smell” coming from the area.
When witnesses entered the bathroom, reports state that Muncy was seen slumped over on the toilet while rocking back and forth.
The school’s safety officer then observed Muncy sitting next to a piece of aluminum foil, which was placed on the toilet paper holder. A subsequent search revealed more foil in Muncy’s possession, along with two lighters.
Muncy faces various felony charges, including possession of fentanyl, destroying evidence, and possessing drug paraphernalia.