Meth Found In Office Of Assistant Principal In Ohio

HAMILTON, OH — A former assistant principal at a Hamilton elementary school allegedly had meth inside his office, police said. Kevin Kernohan, who had worked at Brookwood Elementary School, resigned from his post last week and turned himself into police.

An investigation into the assistant principal was launched in late April when police determined Kernohan possibly had a connection to illegal drugs, according to Fox 8. Police eventually found a powdery substance inside Kernohan's office. That substance was later identified as methamphetamine.

Kernohan has been charged with possession of a controlled substance. The Hamilton City Schools have withdrawn an offer for him to serve as a summer school principal.

"The district will be reporting this incident to the Ohio Department of Education's office of professional conduct. At no time did this situation involve students or any additional staff members," the Hamilton City Schools said in a statement to WCPO.

Kernohan will make an appearance in court on Wednesday.

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