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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Water Valley, Mississippi teacher was arrested after police accused him of having a gun and drugs on him during a traffic stop.

LaMichael Knighten is charged with license plate – none, expired, improper and drugs, paraphernalia with a firearm.

LaMichael Knighten (DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office)

Knighten was pulled over in DeSoto County during a traffic stop after police said he did not have a proper tag on his vehicle.

Police say this led to his arrest once they discovered a gun and drugs in his possession. He was booked into jail on March 13 and released the same day on a $1,500 bond.

According to Water Valley School District, Knighten is a teacher and coach at Water Valley High School.

LaMichael Knighten is due back in court on April 7 at 9 a.m.