Teacher allegedly gave student pot

  

(3/20/06 - FAIRFAX, VA) -- A Chantilly High School teacher accused of giving marijuana to a student was arrested at his home on Monday. Thomas Newlun, 53, faced charges including marijuana distribution and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

According to police, Newlun allegedly gave a small amount of marijuana to a 17-year-old student after class last Friday. The boy then gave the drugs to a school security officer.

Fairfax County Public Schools spokesman Paul Regnier said Newlun is on administrative leave without pay.

Newlun, a special education teacher, started working for the system in 1989, and except for being out one year, has been there since.

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