UNION, W.Va. (WVNS) — An Assistant Principal at a local elementary and middle school was arrested after he was allegedly drunk while at school and also in possession of alcohol on school grounds.

According to multiple tips and a statement from Monroe County Superintendent Jason Conaway, the Assistant Principal at Mountain View Elementary-Middle School was arrested on Sept. 5, after it was determined by responding law enforcement that he was under the influence of alcohol. Reports also said that the administrator had alcohol on school grounds.

A call was sent out to all parents at the end of the day on Sept. 5, about the situation, but due to it being a personnel matter, the name of the staff member was not released.

The full statement from Monroe County Superintendent Jason Conaway can

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