Jim Finnel
Fallen Cannabis Warrior & Ex News Moderator
Felony charges against a high school teacher accused of drug trafficking were withdrawn after her son admitted in court that he shipped marijuana to her home, and that she had nothing to do with it.
Darcy Mahler was, however, convicted of a lesser misdemeanor charge of accessory after the fact. She is appealing that conviction.
It all started when a canine named Kubo homed in on a package at the FedEx building on International Parkway addressed to “Ken Mailes.” It came from California and was to be sent to Mahler’s residence on Chinquapin Lane. A detective opened the package and found more than six pounds of marijuana hidden in two cellophane-wrapped computer towers.
Detectives returned the computer towers and delivered the box to Mahler’s address, according to court records, and Mahler accepted. Later, a friend of Mahler’s son, Devin King, stopped by the Mahler residence and left with the empty box.
Detectives arrested both King and Mahler; they found the marijuana-filled computer towers in the back of Mahler’s Mini Cooper.
Both King and the Kellam High School family and consumer science teacher was charged with sale and distribution of marijuana, transporting controlled substances and conspiracy to violate the Drug Control Act.
Mahler’s attorney, Robert Morecock, maintained his client’s innocence from the beginning. He said Mahler, a 22-year veteran of the Virginia Beach school division, did not know what was in the package and had nothing to do with its delivery.
Morecock could not be reached for comment this afternoon, but online court records indicate Mahler has appealed the accessory after the fact charge.
Mahler’s son, Kenneth Mahler, supported his mother’s claims. Although he did not face any charges of his own, Kenneth Mahler told authorities he and King – not Darcy Mahler – were responsible for the delivery and believed the package was going to arrive when she was away.
Kenneth Mahler agreed to plead guilty to one count each of possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, and conspiracy to distribute five pounds or more of the drug. His sentencing is scheduled for March 2.
King is set to appear in court Jan. 24 to answer to his charges.
Meanwhile, Mahler remains on unpaid suspension from Kellam pending the outcome of her appeal, a school division spokeswoman said.
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Author: Kristin Davis
Copyright: 2011 The Virginian-Pilot
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Darcy Mahler was, however, convicted of a lesser misdemeanor charge of accessory after the fact. She is appealing that conviction.
It all started when a canine named Kubo homed in on a package at the FedEx building on International Parkway addressed to “Ken Mailes.” It came from California and was to be sent to Mahler’s residence on Chinquapin Lane. A detective opened the package and found more than six pounds of marijuana hidden in two cellophane-wrapped computer towers.
Detectives returned the computer towers and delivered the box to Mahler’s address, according to court records, and Mahler accepted. Later, a friend of Mahler’s son, Devin King, stopped by the Mahler residence and left with the empty box.
Detectives arrested both King and Mahler; they found the marijuana-filled computer towers in the back of Mahler’s Mini Cooper.
Both King and the Kellam High School family and consumer science teacher was charged with sale and distribution of marijuana, transporting controlled substances and conspiracy to violate the Drug Control Act.
Mahler’s attorney, Robert Morecock, maintained his client’s innocence from the beginning. He said Mahler, a 22-year veteran of the Virginia Beach school division, did not know what was in the package and had nothing to do with its delivery.
Morecock could not be reached for comment this afternoon, but online court records indicate Mahler has appealed the accessory after the fact charge.
Mahler’s son, Kenneth Mahler, supported his mother’s claims. Although he did not face any charges of his own, Kenneth Mahler told authorities he and King – not Darcy Mahler – were responsible for the delivery and believed the package was going to arrive when she was away.
Kenneth Mahler agreed to plead guilty to one count each of possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, and conspiracy to distribute five pounds or more of the drug. His sentencing is scheduled for March 2.
King is set to appear in court Jan. 24 to answer to his charges.
Meanwhile, Mahler remains on unpaid suspension from Kellam pending the outcome of her appeal, a school division spokeswoman said.
NewsHawk: Jim Behr: 420 MAGAZINE
Source: hamptonroads.com
Author: Kristin Davis
Copyright: 2011 The Virginian-Pilot
Contact: HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com
Website: Va. Beach educator to appeal misdemeanor drug conviction | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com
