FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WHNT) – Fort Payne Police say they arrested a teacher and charged her with public intoxication on Monday.
FPD shared school resource officers arrested 49-year-old Melissa Ann Harris. Harris was charged with public intoxication, possession of alcohol on school grounds, and possession of a controlled substance.
Officers said Harris had prescription medication she did not have a prescription for.
Harris was taken to the DeKalb County Detention Center.
Fort Payne Police and Fort Payne City Schools officials are still investigating.