Lynn Manning, 35, of Manchester, was arrested at the prison in Concord when corrections workers reported she tried to bring a "plug" into a visit

Lynn Manning, 35, of Manchester, was arrested at the prison in Concord when corrections workers reported she tried to bring a "plug" into a visit with an inmate. A plug is a small packet sealed with tape or made with a balloon in which contraband can be smuggled into a prison.Police said the plug contained several prescription pills believed to be synthetic methadone. Corrections officials said they received a tip that she would try to smuggle drugs to an inmate."Upon her arrival, we explained that to her and asked her to turn out her pockets," said Jeff Lyons of the Department of Corrections. "She complied, and we did find the contraband."Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas confirmed that Manning is a teacher at Hillside Middle School. After city and school officials learned Friday morning of her arrest, they asked Manning to leave the school."The assistant superintendent went up to the school, and I was there," Gatsas said. "She's been removed and sent home."A letter went home with students Friday afternoon explaining what happened and telling parents that none of the charges involve other students or activities on school grounds. Parents said they were shocked by the charges."I think it's very disturbing to know that our children are being taught by a person such as that," said parent Melinda Limoges. I mean, my little boy is in the sixth grade here, and that's -- it's just very shocking."
Manning was charged with delivery of articles to prisoners, possession of a narcotic drug and possession of a narcotic drug with intent to distribute. She was released on $30,000 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on May 7.
Attempts to reach Manning at her home for comment were unsuccessful.Officials are not identifying the inmate Manning intended to see.