A Tampa elementary school teacher is facing DUI charges, authorities announced.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop at around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, when they say 35-year-old Jacob Cohen, a teacher at Davis Elementary School, showed signs of impairment.
Deputies say Cohen agreed to field sobriety exercises, but refused to give a breath sample.
Cohen reportedly continued showing signs of impairment throughout the stop.
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Cohen was arrested and charged with refusal to submit to testing and DUI.
“Driving under the influence is a dangerous and reckless decision that puts lives at risk,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. “As someone entrusted with shaping young minds in our community, this behavior is especially concerning. We will continue to hold individuals accountable and remain committed to keeping our roads safe.”
The investigation into this incident is ongoing.