New Providence High School Teacher Arrested for Cocaine Possession

Boca Raton Police arrested Louis Yontef, a physics teacher at New Providence High School, on April 11, 2013 in West Palm Beach, Florida for Possession of Cocaine, according to floridaarrests.org.

Last evening, The Alternative Press reported that New Providence Police had no knowledge of the arrest.

When Patch attempted to view Yontef’s page on the New Providence School District website, it stated, “this page has moved.” 

The arrest of Louis Yontef can be found listed on the following sites: florida.arrests.org, whosarrested.com and mugshots.com.

In a broadcast email from the district, New Providence High School Principal Paul Casarico, wrote:

"Over the spring break there was an incident involving a high school staff member. Their absence is a confidential personnel matter that is being reviewed by the administration and the Board of Education. I want to assure all students and parents that we remain committed to assuring that instruction continues in all of the affected classes.  I will be meeting with those classes today to discuss how we will proceed for the rest of the school year. Later today, I will send out an email outlining the plan to the parents whose children are affected. It is our intention to make this transition as smooth as possible.  Student learning and success is our number one objective and we will continue to strive to provide the best learning environment for all students."

Patch will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.