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Nitschmann principal in meth bust [Bethlehem, PA]
Allentown Morning Call ^ | 2/28/2007 | Dalondo Moultrie

Posted on 02/28/2007 7:30:18 AM PST by Physicist

The principal of Nitschmann Middle School in Bethlehem sold crystal methamphetamine to police informants three times this month, once in his school office, police say.

John Acerra, 50, of 832 Chestnut St., Allentown, was arrested Tuesday in his office, where police found meth on his desk, according to arrest papers filed by Bethlehem police.

One police informant told officers that Acerra used and sold crystal meth for at least five months before his arrest, the papers say.

Acerra faces felony charges of possession with intent to deliver meth and delivery of the drug and related charges. He is in Lehigh County Prison today under $200,000 bail.

According to an arrest affidavit filed by Bethlehem police investigator Michael Mish:

A trusted informant told police early this month that Acerra was using and distributing the drug. The Allentown office of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration began investigating Acerra and learned that he is Nitschmann's principal.

(Excerpt) Read more at mcall.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Front Page News; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: bethlehem; meth; nitschmann; principal
I'm gobsmacked.

This is the middle school that kids now attend in the neighborhood where I grew up. There has been talk about moving it to a site half a mile from my parents' house.

What's next? Meth vending machines in schools?

1 posted on 02/28/2007 7:30:23 AM PST by Physicist
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To: Physicist

In his defense, 10% of the proceeds go towards new band uniforms.


2 posted on 02/28/2007 7:36:02 AM PST by VirginiaConstitutionalist (Socialized medicine KILLS.)
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To: VirginiaConstitutionalist

Nitschmann Middle School is famous for its alert, energetic students.


3 posted on 02/28/2007 7:37:57 AM PST by Jeff Chandler (] Tagline Under Construction [)
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To: Physicist

Slap my head unbelievable. Where do we go from here?


4 posted on 02/28/2007 7:40:58 AM PST by Domicile of Doom (Center amber dot on head and squeeze for best results)
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To: Owl_Eagle; brityank; Physicist; WhyisaTexasgirlinPA; GOPJ; abner; baseballmom; Mo1; Ciexyz; ...

ping


5 posted on 02/28/2007 7:42:09 AM PST by Tribune7 (A bleeding heart does nothing but ruin the carpet.)
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To: Physicist

Brings a whole new meaning to being called into the principal's office.


6 posted on 02/28/2007 7:42:43 AM PST by mtbopfuyn (I think the border is kind of an artificial barrier - San Antonio councilwoman Patti Radle)
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To: Physicist
>The principal of Nitschmann Middle School in Bethlehem sold crystal methamphetamine to police informants three times this month...

But was the gym coach
having sex with students
? What's
the fuss about meth?!

7 posted on 02/28/2007 7:47:24 AM PST by theFIRMbss
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To: VirginiaConstitutionalist

I'm sorry but that comment was funny.


8 posted on 02/28/2007 7:48:44 AM PST by WhyisaTexasgirlinPA (Texas Tech wins by largest comeback in college bowl history - Insight Bowl 2006...Guns Up!)
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To: Tribune7

Aren't there additional charges for having the drugs/selling drugs on school property?


9 posted on 02/28/2007 7:49:32 AM PST by WhyisaTexasgirlinPA (Texas Tech wins by largest comeback in college bowl history - Insight Bowl 2006...Guns Up!)
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To: Physicist

Well, they probably give out Ritalin like candy too, so what's the difference ?

/s


10 posted on 02/28/2007 7:53:12 AM PST by cinives (On some planets what I do is considered normal.)
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To: Physicist
Looks like the took his picture of the school's web front page: http://www-ni.beth.k12.pa.us/Acerra.jpg

But the image file is still there:


11 posted on 02/28/2007 12:35:16 PM PST by the_devils_advocate_666
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Wow. What a hipster. The pattern on his tie is probably what he was seeing in front of his eyes all day thanks to his crank snorting habit.

12 years sounds about right in this case. He'll probably do 6 months with a 2-year suspended sentence, though.

12 posted on 02/28/2007 7:54:36 PM PST by The KG9 Kid
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