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JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – A Jamestown High School Business Education Instructor has been arrested on drug charges.

45-year-old Amy Tarno was arrested by the Stutsman County Narcotics Task Force for possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver.

Tarno is also the Jamestown High School assistant volleyball coach.

According to the Stutsman County Narcotics Task Force, a search warrant was executed in the 2200 block of 4th St NE in Jamestown. Officers obtained a search warrant for illicit narcotics including methamphetamine and paraphernalia.

During the search of Tarno’s residence, officers found approximately 30 grams of methamphetamine, 17 grams of marijuana, various controlled prescription medications, LSD, THC edibles, and drug paraphernalia for the use of and manufacturing of methamphetamine.

Tarno is currently in the Stutsman County jail.

In a statement from the Jamestown Public School Superintendent Robert Lech, the district confirmed that it received a report from law enforcement of “alleged inappropriate conduct” by a teacher. Tarno has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.