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North Carolina elementary school teacher accused of being drunk, high on the job

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GARNER, N.C. (WNCN) — A first grade teacher at Aversboro Elementary School in Garner is facing three misdemeanor charges, some of which allege he was under the influence while on the job. According to warrants filed by the Garner Police Department, 39-year-old Eric John Ames was arrested on Thursday…

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  1. CBS 17 Raleigh

    Garner elementary school teacher charged with child abuse and drug possession: Warrants (opens CBS 17 Raleigh)

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    GARNER, N.C. (WNCN) — A first grade teacher at Aversboro Elementary School in Garner is facing three misdemeanor charges, some of which allege he was under the influence while on the job. According to warrants filed by the Garner Police Department, 39-year-old Eric John Ames was arrested on Thursday…

  2. FOX8 WGHP

    North Carolina elementary school teacher accused of being drunk, high on the job (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    GARNER, N.C. (WNCN) — A first grade teacher at Aversboro Elementary School in Garner is facing three misdemeanor charges, some of which allege he was under the influence while on the job. According to warrants filed by the Garner Police Department, 39-year-old Eric John Ames was arrested on Thursday…

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