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NewsWSVN 7News – Local NewsSeptember 2, 2026Miami-Dade

Substitute teacher charged with felony for bringing loaded firearm to Westland Senior High School

A 27-year-old substitute teacher was arrested and charged with a felony after leaving a loaded handgun in an unattended bag inside a Hialeah high school auditorium. The teacher, hired through a third-party agency, stated she accidentally left the weapon in her bag.

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Why It Matters

The incident highlights security protocols regarding weapons on school property and the screening processes for third-party staff working within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system.

Key Facts

  • Chenelle Antoinette Doctor was arrested for possession of a firearm on school property.
  • The firearm was a Walther PPS 9mm handgun found in an unattended bag in the school auditorium.
  • The handgun contained a chambered round and a magazine with 7 live rounds.
  • A second, empty magazine was also found in the bag.
  • The defendant was hired by Kelly Services, an independent staffing agency.
  • The judge ordered the defendant to stay away from Westland Senior High School.
  • The defendant claimed she forgot to remove the firearm from her bookbag.
  • Kelly Services stated the individual passed a screening procedure but violated their code of conduct.

Who's Mentioned

other27“Age of the defendant.”personChenelle Antoinette Doctor“Substitute teacher charged with felony possession of a firearm on school propert”personMindy S. Glazer“Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge presiding over the bond hearing.”organizationMiami-Dade County Public Schools“The school district where the incident occurred.”organizationKelly Services“Independent company that provides substitute teachers for the district.”locationWestland Senior High School“The school where the firearm was discovered.”