Maryland Teacher, Wife Of Salisbury Mayor, Arrested For Trying To Buy Drugs From Student

A 30-year-old Maryland Teacher, who is also the wife of the mayor of Salisbury, was caught trying to buy drugs from a student.

Elizabeth Day, the 30-year-old teacher, is currently facing misdemeanor charges for asking a high-school student for ADHD medication.

Day, who is married to Salisbury Mayor Jake Day, is a physical education teacher at the James M. Bennett High-School.

Day turned herself into the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office on Friday.

According to reports, Day asked her student to get her the medication through texts and Snapchat messages.

Day was charged with one count of attempted possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and one count of contributing to the condition of the child.

John Phoebus, the lawyer of Day, released a statement about the incident.

John said, “Mrs. Day is committed to her family, her children, and the Salisbury community. While she is cooperating with the investigation, she is presumed innocent of these charges.”

John added, “We intend to litigate this matter only in the courts and we will have no further statements concerning these charges until her trial in February.”

John called the charges as “relatively minor”.

This is the first time Day has been in trouble.

Day was released on her own recognizance.

The trial for Day has been scheduled for February 3, 2019.

Day has also been placed on administrative leave from her job as the investigation is being carried.

Wicomico County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin released a statement about the incident.

Dr. Hanlin said, “Wicomico County Public Schools is working in full cooperation with the legal system in this matter. Our first priority is always the safety and well-being of our students and staff.”

Dr. Hanlin added, “As this is an ongoing investigation, Wicomico County Public Schools cannot provide any additional information.”

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