A Houston area 3rd grade teacher is arrested in a federal drug and gang investigation. U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani was joined by local, state, and federal leaders in a press conference Thursday in announcing 20 arrests, 17 this week and 3 who were already in custody, on drug and gang related activity in the Houston area.
One of those arrested was Sheldon ISD teacher Jessica Ferguson, who prosecutors say was heard on a federal wire tap doing a drug deal over the phone while in class with children able be heard in the background. Ferguson was taken into custody on campus.
The school district released a statement following the arrest:
“Sheldon ISD is aware of a law enforcement investigation and recent arrest of a Sheldon ISD teacher. Due to privacy laws, the District is limited in its ability to share all information concerning the allegations and the teacher. The District confirms that the arrest did not take place in the presence of students. The District has placed the teacher on administrative leave. The District expects all of its employees to comply with state and federal laws, and the District is cooperating fully with law enforcement as this investigation continues. As always, the safety and well-being of all Sheldon ISD students and our District community remain our top priorities.”