@newcreationsnc: ARREST: In Garner, a teacher is charged with misdemeanor child abuse and drug possession, warrants say. CONFIRMED: Garner Police Department warrants, reported by CBS17 on Oct. 8, 2026: Eric Ames (full name Eric John Ames), 39, a teacher at Aversboro Elementary School in Garner, was arrested Thursday and charged with misdemeanor child abuse, disorderly conduct at a school, and simple possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana). Court records show a $6,000 secured bond and a Wake County District Court date of Oct. 21. The WCPSS staff directory lists Eric Ames at Aversboro Elementary as "Teacher - Program Enhancement." POLICE SAY / ALLEGED: Warrants allege child abuse by being under the influence of suspected alcohol and THC while watching over multiple children, and disorderly conduct from being under the influence while teaching. The marijuana possession charge does not list an amount. Charges are allegations; Ames has not been convicted. STILL UNKNOWN: WCPSS employment status after the arrest, whether students were harmed beyond the alleged impairment supervision, and any additional charges were not detailed in the CBS17 report. Source: Garner Police Department warrants and Wake County court records (via CBS17) Voice: Pocket TTS (Kyutai) Follow Triangle Local (@newcreationsnc) for the confirmed update. Full story: trianglelocalnc.com #TriangleLocal #GarnerNC #WakeCounty #NCNews #CrimeNews

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