MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — A Martin County High School teacher is in custody and facing drug-related charges.
The teacher, Christopher Morin, 45, faces charges of unlawful use of a two-way communication device and possession with intent to deliver illegal drugs.
"Right about 8 p.m. last night, we encountered through an undercover narcotics investigation, a suspect who was offering to share his narcotics — it turned out to be methamphetamine and GHB — with one of our narcotics detectives," Sheriff William Snyder said.
According to a Martin County Sheriff's Office probable cause affidavit, Morin was found Wednesday evening in possession of 3.3 grams of methamphetamine, 24.7 grams of GHB and multiple syringes.
Snyder said Morin was taken into custody in downtown Stuart near the Wawa store located at 983 Southeast Federal Hwy.
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Martin County High School principal Cristina Selvidge sent a Thursday message to parents and employees notifying them of the arrest.
"While the charges against Mr. Morin are not connected in any way to students or our campus, they are extremely serious and fundamentally misaligned with the high standards of conduct and ethics that our school and the Martin County School District expect from all educators and personnel," Selvidge said.
The school's principal said that if Morin is released from jail, he won't have access to any part of our campus or any other school district property where he could encounter students.
Selvidge described the arrest as "deeply disappointing" and "painful."
"We are committed to upholding a safe and respectful learning environment, and we maintain zero tolerance for any behavior that falls short of these expectations," Selvidge said.
The principal concluded the message to parents by saying they could reach out to her if they have questions or concerns about Morin's arrest.
Below is the full message sent to parents regarding the arrest:
Hello, Martin County High School families and employees.
This is Ms. Selvidge calling to make you aware of the recent arrest of one of our teachers, Christopher Morin.
Mr. Morin has been charged with unlawful use of a two-way communication device and possession with intent to deliver illegal drugs.
While the charges against Mr. Morin are not connected in any way to students or our campus, they are extremely serious and fundamentally misaligned with the high standards of conduct and ethics that our school and the Martin County School District expect from all educators and personnel. Please know that, as the legal process unfolds, we will remain vigilant.
Should Mr. Morin be released from jail, he will have no access to any part of our campus or any other school district property where he could encounter students. The safety and well-being of our students is, and always will be, our utmost priority.
Our school district maintains strict ethical and legal standards for employee behavior, not only during work hours but also in personal conduct. It is deeply disappointing and painful to face an instance where an educator’s actions have led to this outcome.
We are committed to upholding a safe and respectful learning environment, and we maintain zero tolerance for any behavior that falls short of these expectations. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our office at 772-219-1800.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support of Martin County High School.
