HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — A Henry County kindergarten teacher and her husband have been arrested on several drug-related charges.
Authorities told Channel 2 Action News they were called to a Locust Grove home Thursday night after receiving complaints from neighbors.
Once inside the home, investigators said they found 4 pounds of marijuana, more than 20 THC oil vape pens and several ecstasy pills.
Natalie Marie Pignataro, a teacher at Rocky Creek Elementary, was home during the search and was arrested. Her husband, Joel Pignataro, was arrested Sunday.
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According to police, the Pignataros were charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and THC oil vaping pens and possession of ecstasy. They have since bonded out of jail.
Natalie Marie Pignataro had been with Henry County Schools since 2005. She no longer works for the district.
Parents were shocked after receiving the news.
"I've been going to this school for a long time, and all the teachers seem pretty good, you know. I didn't know anything like that would be happening after school hours and stuff," said parent Edgard Aviles.
"She should have known better," said another parent.
Henry County Schools sent Channel 2 Action News the following statement:
"It is disturbing to hear of such allegations against an employee. Our parents at the school have been notified of the situation, while our work moves forward to provide the best education for our students to round out the current school year."
Information from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution was used in this report.
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