A 65-year-old middle school teacher in Littlestown, Pennsylvania, is arrested for allegedly being intoxicated with loaded firearms on school grounds. William Stephen Schmidt faces DUI and weapons charges after police discovered a blood alcohol content of .202%, significantly exceeding Pennsylvania’s legal limit of 0.08%. His car contained two loaded handguns and an empty vodka bottle, raising concerns about safety at the educational facility.
School officials acted swiftly, placing the building on restricted movement and assuring the community that students were never in imminent danger. The Littlestown Area School District stated that while they find the teacher’s actions “intolerable,” no threats were made to the students. Schmidt was released on $5,000 unsecured bail, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for October 29. His case highlights the pressing issues surrounding safety and substance use in educational environments.
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