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High school assistant football coach arrested on drug charges
AKRON, Ohio A longtime high school assistant football coach was arrested on drug charges this week as the team prepares for a state semifinal playoff game.
Police stopped a vehicle Rodney Tatum, 41, an assistant with Akron Buchtel, was driving Monday night because the headlights were not on. The officer searched Tatum's vehicle and found crack cocaine and marijuana, according to a police report.
Tatum was charged with drug abuse and driving with a suspended license. He posted bond Wednesday and did not return a phone call seeking comment.
Akron Public Schools Superintendent Sylvester Small said Tatum was suspended with pay and is not permitted to have contact with students while the district completes an investigation.
Tatum has worked in the school district for 16 years, as an assistant coach and a special education teacher at Central Hower.
Buchtel plays Steubenville on Friday night at Fawcett Stadium in Canton in the Division III state semifinals.
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High school assistant football coach arrested on drug charges
AKRON, Ohio A longtime high school assistant football coach was arrested on drug charges this week as the team prepares for a state semifinal playoff game.
Police stopped a vehicle Rodney Tatum, 41, an assistant with Akron Buchtel, was driving Monday night because the headlights were not on. The officer searched Tatum's vehicle and found crack cocaine and marijuana, according to a police report.
Tatum was charged with drug abuse and driving with a suspended license. He posted bond Wednesday and did not return a phone call seeking comment.
Akron Public Schools Superintendent Sylvester Small said Tatum was suspended with pay and is not permitted to have contact with students while the district completes an investigation.
Tatum has worked in the school district for 16 years, as an assistant coach and a special education teacher at Central Hower.
Buchtel plays Steubenville on Friday night at Fawcett Stadium in Canton in the Division III state semifinals.
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