33-year-old Overhills teacher arrested over marijuana near school
Harnett County deputies arrested Overhills High School math teacher Jocelyn McArthur, 33, over marijuana allegedly possessed with intent to sell near campus, plus paraphernalia, marijuana resin and a non-gun weapon. She was held at the Harnett County Detention Center on a $102,000 secured bond while the investigation continued.
🇺🇸 Overhills High School, Spring Lake, Harnett County, North Carolina · North Carolina, United States
Harnett County deputies arrested Overhills High School math teacher Jocelyn
McArthur, 33, after receiving a report that she had an illegal substance on
campus.[1]McArthur is charged with possession of a controlled substance with
intent to sell or deliver on or near a school involving marijuana.[1]She is
also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia involving marijuana and
simple possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance involving resin of
marijuana.[1]She is also charged with possession of a weapon other than a gun
on educational property.[1]
An arrest warrant states McArthur knowingly possessed marijuana with intent to
manufacture, sell or deliver it within 100 feet of the school boundary in Spring
Lake.[1]Authorities are holding McArthur at the Harnett County Detention
Center under a secured bond of $102,000.[1]The sheriff’s office said its
investigation began March 26 after receiving information that an Overhills High
School teacher possessed an illegal substance while on campus.[2]Sheriff
Wayne Coats said the investigation remains ongoing and additional charges may be
filed.[2]
Harnett County Schools said it takes student and staff safety seriously and is
following established district procedures in addressing the matter.[1]The
district spokesperson declined further comment, citing personnel privacy laws.[1]
Case data
Every number and detail the sources state, with the sources that state it.
Arrested
1
Charged
1
Agency type
Police
Cannabis
Hashish; Herbal cannabis
Activity
Possession
Setting
School or campus
Case stage
Charged
Sources
WRAL.comwral.comHarnett County high school teacher charged with intent to sell marijuana near campus
No weight or quantity of marijuana, paraphernalia or resin was published, so no kilograms can be recorded.
The weapon is described only as a weapon other than a gun on educational property in the opened sources, so its exact type is not recorded.
The incident is dated 26 March 2026 because JoCo Report says the investigation began March 26 and the teacher was arrested Thursday, with WRAL publishing March 27; no separate arrest date is stated.
No court outcome beyond detention on a $102,000 secured bond was reported, and the investigation was described as ongoing.
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