Teacher, Daughter Busted for Drug Operation

(Troy, New York) A 54-year-old special education teacher at Carroll Hill Elementary School, Doris Kurick, and her daughter, 21-year-old Cleo, were arrested last week for drug possession.

From WTEN.com:

Police say an anonymous tip sparked a month-long investigation centered around the Troy home Kurick shares with her 21-year-old daughter, Cleo, who was also arrested and charged with possession.

"It was a very successful, very sophisticated operation that the defendant had going here," says Troy Police Detective Sergeant John Cooney.

Police say it was a very elaborate process. They say every room in the basement of the teacher's home, located at 2426 Lavin Court, housed a different component of growing and processing marijuana.

"The officers located several rooms, each one specifically devoted to a specific function of the growth, drying, and cutting of marijuana," Det. Sgt. Cooney says.

Kurick was booked into the Rensselaer County Jail and released on $5,000 bail.

So, what do you think? Female teacher apparently dealing in marijuana which, of course, is used for medical purposes. Really, some people say that marijuana isn't nearly the problem that alcohol is. Not only that, but some lawmakers are trying their hardest to legalize dope.

Consequently, I'll boldly predict that Kurick walks away from this entire situation with a small fine and fully prepared to continue giving elementary school students a special education. I hope my prediction is wrong.