Strange Stories: Cocaine in the Classroom

We discuss the arrest of Westdale Middle School math teacher Virginia Somers for possessing cocaine and marijuana in her wallet. Somers claimed the drugs came from an LSU football tailgate, but she was arrested and detained awaiting the next legal steps. Back to school’d we go! CW | TW: This episode discusses narcotics in middle school. Profanity likely included. Listener discretion is advised.Email: [email protected]: severedpodcast.comInstagram: @severed_podcastTik Tok: @severedpodcastHosts: Harry Chambers + Drew HudsonLogo Art: Drew HudsonTheme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry ChambersShow Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew HudsonAvailable on all podcast platforms, including Rogue Media Network and Radio Garden StateSourcesNews Clip: Baton Rouge Teacher Arrested After Drug Search Reveals Cocaine, Marijuana (Louisiana First News)Article: “Drug Dog Visiting Middle School Finds Cocaine in Teacher’s Wallet, Police Say” by Kevin Foster, Perry Robinson, and Emily Van de Riet (1011 Now; KOLN-KGIN; 1011now.com)Article: “Baton Rouge Louisiana Teacher Arrested with Cocaine, Marijuana During Random Search” by Kevin Foster, Perry Robinson, and Emily Van de Riet (WAFB9; wafb.com)Article: “Math Teacher Busted with Cocaine by Drug-Detecting K-9 During Random Check at Middle School, Marijuana Found in Her Car: Police” by Jamie Frevele (Law&Crime; lawandcrime.com)Article: “Police Drug Dog Busts Cocaine-Possessing Louisiana Middle School Teacher” by Chris Harris (NY Post; nypost.com)Article: “Westdale Middle School Math Teacher Arrested For Marijuana, Cocaine After Random School Search” by Quinn Coffman (The Advocate; advocate.com)Article: “Middle School Teacher  Arrested for Possession of Cocaine; Drugs Found by Dog During Random Search” by Adam Burruss (WBRZ; wbrz.com)Article: “Middle School Teacher Arrested with Cocaine, Marijuana During Random Search” by Kevin Foster, Perry Robinson, and Emily Van de Riet (WAFB9; wafb.com)Article: “See Where Louisiana Ranks as U.S. State with Adults Using Cocaine” by Keymonte Avery (AOL; aol.com)Article: “Baton Rouge Man Charged After More Than 37 Pounds of Cocaine Found During Traffic Stop” by Michael Scheidt (Louisiana First News; louisianafirstnews.com)