A 48-year-old man from West Monroe, New York, is arrested after a school official suspected a bus driver was drunk on the job.
The New York State Police said they were contacted by Central Square School District Superintendent Thomas J. Colabufo today, Jan. 18, 2022, after allegedly a bus driver who underwent random drug and alcohol screening a BAC of 0.09% had been determined after a test. Random drug and alcohol screening is permitted as part of the union’s contract with the school district.
The Central Square School District in Oswego County is the largest school district in New York State by area.
Central Square School District Logo and Motto, Central Square School District (cssd.org)
Central Square School District Logo and Motto, Central Square School District (cssd.org)
After the test, the school administration contacted the state police. The bus driver, identified as David E. Wines, was then tested again by police. Police determined his BAC was 0.04%.
Wines was arrested and charged with the following:
- Aggravated drunk driving (Class E offense)
- DWI operating a school bus (Class E felony)
- Endangerment of the child’s well-being (Class A misdemeanor)
The NYSP says that “Wines is accused of transporting 55 intoxicated school-age children, 47 of whom were (age) 15 and under.
In a written press release, the NYSP thanked the Central Square School District superintendent and administrative staff “for their cooperation and assistance with this investigation.”
No injuries or other incidents related to the charges have been reported.
[AUTHOR’S NOTE: This post is for informational purposes and is based largely on information received from the New York State Police. The reader is reminded that all arrested persons are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. At the time of this posting no additional information is available.]
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