Cokehead Teacher Arrested Again

(Riverside County, California) In November 2005, kindergarten teacher Lynne Marie Filippini, 48, was arrested on drug use and possession charges. Filippini's erratic classroom behavior and frequent nosebleeds prompted a coworker to contact the authorities who conducted a search leading to the arrest. A drug test found that she had a potentially lethal amount of cocaine in her system.

In May 2006, Filippini pleaded guilty to three counts of misdemeanor child endangerment, driving while under the influence, being under the influence of cocaine and felony cocaine possession.

The following month, Judge Harold W. Hopp sentenced Filippini to three years probation and 180 days' weekend lockup in county jail. Quite lenient, I'd say.

Prosecutor Brad Snell stated that Filippini's chances for rehabilitation were slim since it rarely happens with someone who has had a near-lethal dose of drugs in his/her system. Nevertheless, Filippini was given probation with the hope that she would be rehabilitated.

In the latest development, Filippini has been arrested again in the community of Murrieta. According to Murrieta Police Sgt. Sandra O'Donnell, Filippini side-swiped a vehicle while turning with her car.

From NCTimes.com:

After Filippini displayed symptoms of being under the influence of a controlled substance other than alcohol, the sergeant said officers found that she was in possession of two types of pills known for their anti-anxiety effects, but did not have a prescription for them.

Before being booked at Southwest Justice Center in French Valley, she was taken to a local hospital to be checked out after the crash, O'Donnell said.

There, the sergeant added, Filippini proceeded to "become combative" with an officer, reportedly kicking him several times in the arms, chest, hands and legs.

Subsequently, she was transferred to Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside. It's not clear what new charges Filippini will face since she is still on probation from her June sentencing.

Fortunately, Filippini's teaching credentials were revoked so she's no longer employed by the school district. And, since she's in trouble again, the state may want to consider revoking her probation and give her employment making license plates. The rehab idea obviously fizzled.