KANAB, Utah — A Minnesota teacher has been indicted after police say he offered drugs to students while on a school trip to Utah.
According to court documents obtained by FOX 13 News, Paul Thomas Senechalle was acting as a chaperone for a school-sanctioned trip to the Kanab area in June. During the trip, investigators said Senechalle distributed a marijuana vape pen to multiple students.
Detectives add that Senechalle, 29, also allowed the minors to smoke marijuana with him.
Senechalle faces 3 felony charges of distribution of a controlled substance and has been ordered to appear in a Kanab court on October 16.
The Cannon Falls Area School District, where Senechalle taught, confirmed that the school board accepted his resignation on August 1.
"Recently, we have learned of some concerns related to the high school science field trip. We take those concerns very seriously and are taking all appropriate action consistent with applicable School District policies," the district wrote. "Due to data privacy laws, I cannot disclose any other information about those concerns at this time."
