A driving under the influence (DUI) charge is no small matter. But things can get so much worse quickly. Like if a DUI arrest turns out to be a high school principal and Florida police find cocaine in the car.
Tampa police arrested this Florida high school principal for a DUI– then they found his cocaine
Police in Tampa, Florida, pulled over 40-year-old Scott Hazlett on Saturday morning. They arrested Hazlett for a DUI and found an undisclosed amount of cocaine during a subsequent search.
More troublingly, though, Hazlett was recently appointed principal of Leto High School in Hillsborough County, Florida. Understandably, he isn’t a principal anymore, as the school district immediately placed him on administrative leave.
“These allegations are deeply concerning, and we appreciate the prompt response from law enforcement,” the Hillsborough County School District said in a statement. “We understand the impact this may have on our students and staff… And we remain committed to providing them with the appropriate support during this time.”…