Fort Smith, ARKANSAS

Jan 4, 2008 - John Pinkston, 37, a science at Northside High School, was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of two counts of felony domestic aggravated assault with a firearm. He resigned on Thursday.

The resignation letter to the district was one sentence: "“Due to personal issues, I wish to resign my teaching position effective today.”

Pinkston is accused of holding a gun to his wife's head. He taught at the school from August 2006 until January 2007. He recently returned from duty as a Navy reservist.
Full Name: John Gregory Pinkston