Newtown Teacher Who Brought Loaded Gun to School Granted Special Probation: Report

NEWTOWN, CT — The Newtown 8th grade science teacher who was arrested after bringing a loaded gun to school back in April has been granted a special form of probation available only to first time offenders who aren’t at high risk to offend again, according to the Connecticut Post.

Jason Adams, 46, was accused of carrying a loaded .45-caliber pistol to school. Adams resigned at the end of the school year and was placed on administrative leave in April. He had a valid permit for the gun but state law prohibits firearms on school grounds. Adams has pleaded not guilty to the charge of having a weapon on school property. Adams was arrested and charged after a school employee notified a security guard who called police to the school.

If Adams completes the nine month program by July, the charges against him will be dismissed, the Post reported.

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