School teacher arrested after students allegedly ate THC edibles she left in the classroom

STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA/Gray News) - Indiana authorities say they are investigating after students at an area high school reportedly ate THC edibles.

According to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, two students at Angola High School unknowingly consumed THC candy that was left out in a classroom during their last class period on Thursday.

Deputies said it was determined that the candy was brought into the classroom by a teacher, later identified as 49-year-old Debra McGillem.

Investigators said they also found additional food items suspected of containing THC in McGillem’s possession.

Detectives conducted interviews with the students involved, as well as McGille, who had driven to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office.

Detectives said during McGillem’s interview, observations made and information obtained led them to believe that she had operated a vehicle while impaired.

Following the interview, McGillem was booked into the Steuben County Jail on charges that include neglect of a dependent, possession of a controlled substance on school property and operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

The situation remains under investigation, and a report has been made to the Indiana Department of Child Services.