Former School Teacher Sentenced to Prison on Drug Charges
February 28th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
In Drew County Circuit Court last week, a former Monticello Elementary teacher accepted a guilty plea on the list of charges against her, as well as having her probation revoked on some of the earlier charges.
Amy Arrington was sentenced to serve 2 years in the Arkansas Dept. of Correction. Her charges included forgery, attempted prescription fraud, and drug paraphernalia.
Arrington’s most recent arrest occurred during a traffic stop on HWY 35 East on Feburary 12, , where a state trooper found a dental floss box containing methamphetamine in her vehicle. These charges were also included in last week’s plea agreement.
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Posted July 21, 2011
Former Teacher Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges
Amy Arrington, a former special education teacher at Monticello Elementary School, plead guilty to attempting to obtain a controlled substance by fraud, in Drew County Circuit Court, last week.
The charge is described in court documents as fraud – drug paraphernalia.
In exchange for her guilty plea, Arrington will recieve 3 years of probation.
Arrington was released by the school system last December, following her September arrest.
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Posted Dec. 17, 2009
MES Teacher Fired by School Board
The board held a closed hearing for Amy Arrington, MES staff member, to discuss teacher recommendation for termination.
After the session was opened again, board members moved to accept the findings placed before them, and then moved to terminate Arrington’s contract.
Three attorneys and two local witnesses were present for the closed door hearing, and no comments were publicly made about the reason for Arrington’s dismissal.
Arrington had been arrested by the Drug Task Force on September 4, following an investigation that led agents to obtain an arrest warrant for Arrington on the charges of attempting to obtain a controlled substance by fraud, reportedly in reference to a fraudulent prescription attempting to be passed at local pharmacy.
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Great job “DUB”!!! I appreciate you posting this comment!!!!
I agree with ‘Peace’ about thinking how you would feel if it were you or a loved one in a similar situation. Think before you speak.
Joe has the right to publish; the public has a right to read. But some of the comments have reached the point of bashing. I have had a similar situation in my family where the addiction led to death. Children were also involved. Such things are very sad and no family is immune! Let’s just hush about Amy now and pray for her and everyone involved.
I hate this has happened.. praying for her and her family
AMY NEEDS PRAYERS NOT HATE!!!!!
I went to school with Amy and she was always a good friend and a good person. I feel so bad for her and her kids. Amy keep your head up be strong in the LORD Jesus He will carry you when you feel weak and alone. Love Always your classmate and friend Latonya.
The Bible says, Judge ye not lest ye be judged! I don’t live even near Monticello but I do know this woman is not the only one there or anywhere with a drug problem. What one has to understand is that drug abuse is a disease. Yes, it’s certainly done by choice but it is a disease. Yes, she should have known better from the first arrest, however, she is an addict. No matter how you all try to shame her because of what she did, I’m sure no one is more ashamed than she is. This lady has to find her own way and nothing anyone says is going to make a difference until she decides it’s time. Leave this woman alone and wish her the best. We all need to clean up our own back yards before we go scratching in someone else’s!
I grew up with Amy and also attended school with her. She was a great person then, and remains so today. It is ironic that the schools will not allow her to teach in the future. I can imagine that she would be a powerful voice for how one’s actions have consequences. I pray that she gets the help she needs while in detention. In the meantime, her family and friends, such as myself, will be waiting for her return home- with open arms, a smile, and an “Oh, well. Stuff happens.” Dr. J