An Alabama school bus driver was arrested behind the wheel after dropping off a bus full of children — with a blood alcohol level of .33, more than four times the state’s legal limit.
James Chaney, 46, a mechanic who acted as a substitute bus driver, is now unemployed and facing criminal charges after a police officer responding to a complaint from a parent confronted him outside Jackson High School on October 17, Fox affiliate WALA-News reported.
When police gave Chaney a breathalyzer test, the alleged drunk blew a .33 — not only over the state limit but well over the .02 limit for commercial motorists and the absolute zero reading mandated with children on board in Alabama.
Chancey was charged with driving under the influence and reckless endangerment and was fired by the school district.
“It’s shocking to be honest,” one parent told the outlet. “You don’t think people would do something like that, honestly.”
Another parent at the school, Whitney Chancey, called the whole situation “scary.”
School bus driver James Chaney was charged with driving while intoxicated after a parent complained to police last week. Chaney was charged outside a Jackson, Alabama school last week with more than the legal limit. Google Maps Police say Alabama school bus driver James Chaney was confronted by a police officer outside a local high school last week following a parent complaint. Chaney was charged with driving while intoxicated — with a blood alcohol level four times the legal limit.Getty Images
“I would be mad if someone put my kids in danger like that, but I mean he can hurt other people as well driving a vehicle that big,” Chancey said.
Jackson Police Chief Jerry Taylor said Chaney somehow managed to get all the children off the bus line before he was confronted by police – calling it a close call.
“Obviously driving under the influence of alcohol at any time is a serious offense because of the number of injuries and deaths caused by accidents,” the chief said.
“But especially when you’re operating a school bus full of school children under the influence of alcohol,” he said. “In my opinion that just takes it to the next level.”
Jackson, Alabama, Police Chief Jerry Taylor slammed school bus driver James Chaney, who was arrested last week outside a local high school and charged with driving while intoxicated — more than four times the state legal limit.FOX
In a statement this week, Clarke County Schools Superintendent Ashlie Flowers issued a statement to district parents urging them to remain vigilant for similar violations in the future.
“I want to assure members of the school community that student safety and security is the school system’s highest priority,” Flowers said in the statement, according to WKRP-TV News.
“I also encourage you to report any similar issues to law enforcement or the Board of Education in the future,” the head of the school said.
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