BCMS teacher arrested on alcohol charges

Thu, 03/10/2022 - 5:49pm — John Embry

A physical education teacher at Butler County Middle School was arrested earlier today - Thursday, March 10 - on alcohol-related charges. Butler County Sheriff's Deputy Joe Alford, who is also the school resource officer, arrested Michael "Dillon" Chambliss after being notified by Assistant Principal Cody Donaldson, who had been informed that Chambliss appeared to be impaired. Chambliss was taken to the Butler County Jail.

Butler County Schools' Superintendent Robert Tuck issued the following statement regarding the incident:

"On March 10, 2022, Cody Donaldson, the Butler County Middle School Assistant Principal, was informed that Michael “Dillon” Chambliss, a Middle School teacher, appeared to be impaired. Mr. Donaldson contacted the School Resource Officer, Joe Alford, and Deputy Alford administered a preliminary breath test, which Mr. Chambliss failed. At that time, Mr. Chambliss was arrested and charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place, drinking an alcoholic beverage in a public place, and wanton endangerment–second degree. Mr. Chambliss has resigned his employment with the School District and will not be returning.

The Butler County Board of Education has a drug-free/alcohol-free schools policy which prohibits School District employees from being under the influence of alcoholic beverages in the workplace or in the performance of their duties. Mr. Chambliss has never previously been suspected of drug or alcohol use.

Our highest priority is the safety of our students. We will take all possible steps to protect their well-being at all times."