Virginia teacher suspected of being drunk at school arrested: police

STERLING, Va. - Authorities have arrested a teacher suspected of being drunk at his school in Virginia.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office says Travis Jones, a teacher at Park View High School in Sterling, was taken into custody Friday on campus.

Just before noon, an LCSO School Resource Officer was alerted that Jones was possibly under the influence. Jones was arrested and transported to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center in Leesburg. He was later released on his own recognizance. 

Travis Jones (Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office)

In a message to the school community, Principal Dr. Jason Jefferson thanked law enforcement and said all students and staff were safe throughout the incident.

"As always, the safety of all Loudoun County Public Schools students and employees is our highest priority," Jefferson said. "We appreciate parents’ cooperation and support when these situations arise, and pledge to take every possible precaution in safeguarding students when unexpected events occur."

Jones was charged with being drunk in public. The investigation is continuing.