Alabama teacher arrested for allegedly selling pills to student

Langston Carter, a 30-year-old teacher at L. E. A. D. Academy in Montgomery, Alabama, was arrested on October 22 following allegations that he sold pills to a student within his classroom. According to court filings, a student reported receiving pills containing oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen from Carter after paying $10 via a Cash App transaction involving the teacher's girlfriend.

During the investigation, Montgomery Police utilized a K-9 unit to search Carter’s vehicle. Officers discovered a bag in the trunk containing 6.9 grams of marijuana, 18.9 grams of mushroom-infused gummies, 19 oxycodone pills, a digital scale, empty plastic bags, and a loaded 9mm Beretta handgun.

The school placed students on lockdown during the investigation and confirmed that Carter has been terminated from his position. He faces multiple felony charges, including possession of a firearm on school property, illegal distribution of a controlled substance, and possession of marijuana.