Missouri Teacher Faces Drug, Endangerment Charges

(Clark County, Missouri) A 30-year-old teacher at Scotland County High School, Cheyenne Pinson, has been accused of drug and child endangerment crimes.

Pinson faces counts of possession of a controlled substance and endangering the welfare of a child.

Also arrested in the drug bust was Mitchell Pinson, 31, also of Wyaconda. He is charged with distribution of a controlled substance. Mitchell Pinson is being held in the Clark County jail under $50,000 cash only bond.

The arrests were part of an ongoing drug investigation by the Clark County Sheriff's Office, the Scotland County Sheriff's Office, North Missouri Drug Task Force and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

During the search, a large quantity of marijuana was found, along with drug paraphernalia and items used in the manufacture and distribution of a controlled substance. The items were found in areas accessible to small children residing in the home.

Cheyenne Pinson was booked and released pending a court appearance.