HUTCHINSON, Kan. – One of two people jailed after the Reno County Drug Unit served a search warrant on a home in the 1600 block of Aurora Wednesday night was employed by USD 308.

Forty-nine-year-old Terry Lamont McMurry is jailed for possession of cocaine and marijuana, both with intent to distribute, possession of drug proceeds, possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to package and two counts of no drug tax stamp.

District Spokesman Ray Hemman released this information about McMurry Friday morning:

“McMurry is a counselor for USD 308 at Faris Elementary School. He began his employment with USD 308 in August 2013.” Hemman says he is suspended with pay pending the outcome of the investigation.

“Student and staff safety is of prime concern in the district. Administrative Regulation GAMA requires employees and volunteers to comply with local, state and federal laws. This policy allows a range of consequences, including termination,” Hemman said.

They also sent a call last night to parents that stated: “Faris Elementary School counselor, Terry McMurry, was arrested on suspicion of drug charges on Wednesday evening for alleged activity that occurred off campus. He is suspended with pay pending the outcome of the investigation. The safety and well-being of students at Faris continues to be our top priority.”

Also arrested in the case was 20-year-old Ashley Simone Rogers. She was taken to jail for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Found inside the house was marijuana and cocaine packaged for sale, packaging material, scales and cash.

Marijuana was also found in McMurry’s Mustang and crack cocaine was found in his Mercedes convertible. Three Mercedes cars and the Mustang were seized.

Rogers’ 2-month-old baby was at the residence and was taken into custody by law enforcement.

McMurry is jailed on a bond of $35,500 and the bond for Rogers is set at $1,000.