Brian Nichols is a 44 year old man from Thermal, California. Nichols is a teacher in Riverside County, CA. Police have accused Nichols of being drunk while teaching in school.
Brian Nichols Arrest Details
Teacher Brian Nichols Arrested, Accused Of Classroom Intoxication. “Officials did not reveal the identity of the school, but Las Palmitas Elementary School, Toro Canyon Middle School and Desert Mirage High School all match the address provided by the RCSD. Confirming the reports made by school officials, deputies said Nichols was under the influence of alcohol while instructing children, and he was arrested on charges of public intoxication, possession of alcohol on school grounds and child endangerment, according to the RCSD. Nichols was booked into the John Benoit Detention Center and is being held in lieu of $35,000 bail. He is due to appear in the Indio Larson Justice Center on Dec. 7.” [KTLA]
School District Won’t Comment On Arrest. “School district spokesperson Lissette Santiago said “the issue is under investigation, and we cannot comment on personnel matters at this time.” Santiago added the district “would like to remind our students and staff that their safety is a priority, and we will continue to take the necessary measures to ensure that happens.” She declined to say whether or how parents and guardians had been notified about Nichols’ conduct.” [Desert Sun]
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