Metro Atlanta
Charges dropped in Virginia against APS teacher
Philania Patton (Credit: Norfolk Police Department)
Charges have been dropped against an Atlanta Public Schools teacher who was arrested in Norfolk, Va., in July.
Philania Patton, a teacher at Cascade Elementary, was charged with simple assault and violation of a protective order, Norfolk authorities said. Those charges were dismissed Aug. 26, records show.
Patton was in Norfolk for a court appearance regarding custody of her grandchild.
