The Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog
An elementary school PE teacher in Tennessee was suspended from his job after being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and having drugs in his car.
On the afternoon of February 7, a man, later identified as a 39-year-old physical education teacher at John Sevier Elementary School, was driving down the Parkway in the direction of Alcoa. He was reportedly driving well over the posted speed limit and had allegedly ended up “in and out of ditches” while swerving down the road. Multiple motorists noticed the potentially unsafe situation, and the authorities received several reports about the vehicle.
An officer from the Alcoa Police Department was informed about the reports, and he began searching for the vehicle. The car was seen on the highway, and the officer, who had a K9 with him, pulled the driver over. When he began interacting with the driver, the officer reported that the man seemed intoxicated and smelled like alcohol. The K9 was near the vehicle and reportedly behaved in a way that caused the officer to believe drugs were inside. The driver allegedly gave permission for a search of his vehicle, and the officer reportedly found a substance wrapped in paper that was believed to be Fentanyl.
The man was taken into custody and booked into the Blount County Jail. He is facing preliminary charges of driving under the influence and drug/narcotic violations. According to records, he was released after posting bond.
According to reports, the man has worked for the school district since 2018. Maryville City Schools gave a statement to the local news after they learned about the arrest and said the Director of Schools had “placed that teacher on suspension status as his criminal charges remain pending.”
If you or someone you love is suspected of a DUI offense, contact Orange County criminal defense lawyer Staycie R. Sena at (949) 477-8088 for a consultation now.