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Alleged drunk first-grade teacher locks herself in school bathroom after midday booze run: cops

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Cody, D. (2026, October 15). Alleged drunk first-grade teacher locks herself in school bathroom after midday booze run: cops. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/15/us-news/pennsylvania-first-grade-teacher-barricaded-in-school-bathroom-after-midday-booze-run-police/

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On October 8, Katharine Viviano, a 50-year-old first-grade teacher at Pleasant Valley Elementary School in McMurray, Pennsylvania, was accused of drinking alcohol during work hours. Surveillance footage showed her leaving the school to buy alcohol from Fine Wine & Good Spirits around midday and returning later, having crashed into another car in the school parking lot. After locking herself in a bathroom inside the building, Viviano refused to come out until convinced by officers to do so. She allegedly admitted to drinking vodka earlier that day but refused a breathalyzer test. The Peters Township School District confirmed a public drunkenness charge against the teacher and assured parents that student safety is their priority.

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On October 8, Katharine Viviano, a 50-year-old first-grade teacher at Pleasant Valley Elementary School in McMurray, Pennsylvania, allegedly left the school during midday to purchase alcohol. Surveillance footage showed her returning visibly drunk around 11 AM and crashing into another car in the parking lot before entering the building. She locked herself in the bathroom and refused to come out, prompting police intervention. Students were removed from the classroom while staff dealt with Viviano, who was slurring her speech, had glassy eyes, and smelled of alcohol. She admitted to drinking vodka earlier but refused a breathalyzer test. The Peters Township School District confirmed that Viviano faces public drunkenness charges.

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An alleged drunk Pennsylvania grade-school teacher went on a wild booze run, crashed her car and then locked herself in a school bathroom, according to police. uncertain

teacher → allege → police

Katharine Viviano, 50, was discovered on Oct. 8 slurring her speech, glassy-eyed and reeking of alcohol inside the restroom at Pleasant Valley Elementary School in McMurray, WPXI-TV reported, citing cops. asserted

TV → discover → cops

Investigators said surveillance footage caught the first-grade educator leave the school around 11 a.m. to hit up Fine Wine & Good Spirits, according to WTAE. uncertain

educator → say → WTAE

When she returned, Viviano allegedly backed into a parked car in the school lot and staggered back inside. uncertain

Viviano → return → lot

Once inside the classroom, she locked herself in the bathroom and refused to come out until responding officers coaxed her out. asserted

officers → lock → her

She then allegedly confessed she had been drinking vodka earlier that day, according to police. uncertain

she → confess → police

Her students had to be taken out of the classroom while staff and law enforcement dealt with the teacher, who was unable to walk. asserted

who → have → teacher

Viviano refused a breathalyzer test, according to CBS. uncertain

Viviano → refuse → CBS

The Peters Township School District confirmed in a statement to WTAE that a staffer was slapped with a public drunkenness charge, noting administrators initially believed Viviano was suffering a medical emergency. asserted

Viviano → confirm → emergency

“The Peters Township Police Department conducted an investigation into the incident and, as a result, charges have been filed against the teacher for public drunkenness,” the said the district in a statement. asserted

district → conduct → statement

“We understand that this information will be concerning to families, but please know that the safety and well-being of our students remains our highest priority.” asserted

safety → understand → students

“Our focus remains on supporting the students impacted by this incident and ensuring a safe, stable, and positive learning environment for the remainder of the school year.” asserted

focus → remain → year

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