KINGSTON - Kevin Strozier, Kingston High School's girls basketball coach until his sudden resignation last month, was being investigated for allegations of drug use with students when he resigned from his post at the school, a district official said this week.

North Kitsap School District Assistant Superintendent Chris Willits said Strozier was placed on administrative leave Nov. 10, two days before Strozier resigned, while the district investigated allegations he had used drugs with students.

Strozier did not return messages left on his home and cell phones this week.

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