Alabama high school teacher accused of selling drugs

ALBERTVILLE, Ala. (AP) – A science teacher at an Alabama high school has been arrested after allegedly selling steroid drugs to undercover narcotics agents.

WAAY-TV reports Marshall County investigators arrested Albertville High School teacher David Darden on Thursday on seven counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance and one count of possession of a controlled substance. He was absent from school on Friday.

Albertville City Schools Superintendent Ric Ayer says it is his understanding that no students were involved.

Darden was released on $150,000 bond Thursday night from the Marshall County Jail. It was unknown if he has an attorney who could comment on his behalf.

Darden began teaching at Albertville in August 1991. Principal Deidra Robinson said a substitute is covering Darden’s classes temporarily.

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