A Yokosuka Middle School teacher charged with marijuana possession will be tried April 10, Yokosuka District Court officials said Friday.

Daniel J. Haley, a 36-year-old physical education teacher, will be tried at Yokosuka District Court, according to the court officials.

Haley was charged March 1 with violation of Cannabis Control Law for growing a marijuana plant and possessing about 0.01 ounces of marijuana at his off-base home in Yokosuka city on Feb. 9, according to the indictment document.

Haley was arrested Feb. 9, after the police raided his apartment based on information given that Haley was growing marijuana; however, the police wouldn’t comment on who provided the information.

Haley remains in Japanese custody.

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