CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A West Mecklenburg High School teacher has been arrested on drug charges.
Police say Christopher Jenis was growing marijuana in his garage on Piccadilly Drive near Rama Road. Investigators say Jenis' power bill was significantly higher than other homes in the neighborhood.
According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Jenis has taught social studies at West Meck High for nine years.
He was convicted of driving while intoxicated in 2006.
The school district says the proper hiring procedures were followed and Jenis did have a background check. Superintendent Peter Gorman said the DWI conviction wouldn't necessarily get Jenis fired.
Jenis is charged with manufacturing marijuana, trafficking marijuana, maintaining a dwelling to keep or sell a controlled substance, and two misdemeanor drug offenses. He was released from jail late Wednesday after posting $35,000 bond.
