Substitute teacher arrested after fentanyl found inside Jacksonville middle school

A substitute teacher is under arrest after police said fentanyl was found inside a Jacksonville middle school.

According to police, the incident happened on January 15 at Oceanway Middle School. Officers responded after school staff alerted a school safety officer to a possible medical emergency inside an employee-only bathroom.

Police said staff noticed a strong burning odor coming from the restroom and later found a woman, identified as Jessica Muncy, slumped over inside. Officers reported that Muncy appeared unsteady and had a purse in her lap.

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A search of the purse allegedly uncovered aluminum foil, cut straws, and small baggies containing a blue and white powder. Police say the substance was later field-tested presumptive positive for fentanyl…

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