An undercover drug investigation has led to the arrest of a Hillsborough County teacher. He was charged with trafficking in methamphetamines and is currently being held without bond.

According to a spokesperson for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Keith Bernard Jones, 39, was taken into custody about 6:30 p.m., Wednesday after he purchased 2 ounces (58 grams) of methamphetamine from an undercover officer. The transaction took place at the corner of Fletcher and Dale Mabry Avenue.

Jones allegedly purchased the illegal drugs with $4,000 in U. S. currency.

Jones was hired by the Hillsborough County School District as a 6th grade teacher in 1997. Jones was assigned to Davidson Middle School at the time of his arrest.

The Hillsborough County School Board has the authority to suspend him without pay. They will make that determination during the next board meeting in April.