kimberly simmons coates
a third-grade teacher at perms-tryon intermediate school was arrested for public intoxication on the first day of school after being reported as possibly intoxicated by her supervisor.
police said kimberly simmons coates, 53, entered the powell county courthouse on thursday, august 17, unsteady on her feet and slurring her speech. she smelled of alcohol when a deputy approached her and admitted to having a glass of wine the night before.
the preliminary breath test indicated a blood alcohol level of .24, more than three times the legal limit of .08. coates was later arrested for public intoxication and taken to the powell county jail.
the case is not yet resolved, and it's not yet known if coates will face criminal charges or be able to keep her job as a teacher.
the incident comes at a sensitive time for the Perkins-Tryon school district, which has been struggling with student safety after several other teachers and staff members were arrested on drunk driving and other charges in recent years.
the school district has implemented additional security measures since the incidents involving coates and other educators, including additional counseling for students and staff and stricter alcohol policies for staff members.
perkins police chief robert ernst has stood by the release of body camera footage from the incident, saying it was required by law and that his department followed all protocols for releasing footage.
the district's next steps will depend on the results of the investigation into coates' intoxication, and whether she facing criminal charges or facing disciplinary action from the school district.
as the situation unfolds, educators and students around the district will be closely watching to see how the district addresses these ongoing safety concerns.
it should also be noted that kimberly simmons coates' arrest and charges are a reminder of the challenges that can arise when individuals who are in positions of trust and responsibility choose to engage in harmful behavior such as excessive drinking.
we hope that the district will take this situation seriously and take immediate steps to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
it is important to remember that individuals have different backgrounds and experiences, and while some may choose to drink alcohol, others believe that moderation and responsible behavior are the key to enjoying酒精 without harmful consequences.
we encourage everyone to stay informed about the potential dangers of alcohol consumption and to make responsible choices that promote their health and well-being.
Finally, we hope that kimberly simmons coates will receive the support she needs to overcome this situation and become a productive and positive member of the community again in the near future.
she deserves a chance to regain her reputation and her ability to contribute positively to her students' education and the community's well-being.
in the meantime, we will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as they become available.
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