ATHENS, Texas (KLTV) - The Athens High School band director was arrested Wednesday following the search of his home on Wednesday that revealed suspected methamphetamine, according to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office.

The district released a statement on their Facebook page Thursday morning, informing parents that Nicholas Bartlett Durham, 45, of Athens, was taken into custody by the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office:

“Like many of you, we are deeply upset by this news and had no indication that would lead us to suspect this alleged behavior. While this incident did not occur on school property and did not involve students, we understand how troubling it is to our families and community. Athens ISD holds all employees to high professional standards, both in and out of the classroom.

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