Texas Teacher Busted for Drugs

(Houston, Texas) A 40-year-old science teacher at Elsik High School, Percy Melton, was busted for marijuana possession after a traffic stop on Interstate 10 between Vinton and Sulpher, Louisiana.

Investigators said when Melton began to act suspiciously during the traffic stop, they asked for permission to search the car and she refused.

A drug dog was brought in and was alerted to the odor of the drugs in the car's trunk, officials said. The 53 pounds of drugs were found wrapped in cellophane and trash bags inside a duffel bag, investigators said.

Detectives said the marijuana has a street value of more than $120,000.

Melton was booked into custody Calcasieu Correctional Center and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.