Moorpark school driver arrested for alleged DUI while picking up kids

Moorpark school bus driver arrested for DUI

A Moorpark school bus driver was arrested for alleged DUI while picking up students. A parent called the district after they said they smelled alcohol on the man.

MOORPARK, Calif. - Deputies arrested a Moorpark school transportation driver on Wednesday morning who was allegedly drunk while picking up children for school.

What we know:

It happened around 9 a.m. on May 28. According to the Moorpark Unified School District, a parent reported smelling alcohol on the driver. School officials called police, and contacted the driver, telling him to pull over.

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Deputies showed up and investigated. They arrested the driver, identified as Jason Watson, on suspicion of DUI.

The school sent a backup van and driver to finish bringing the students to school. 

What they're saying:

"As this is both an active investigation and a personnel matter, we are unable to share additional details at this time," MUSD Superintendent Dr. Kelli Hays said in a statement to FOX 11. "However, we take this incident very seriously and commend the individual who brought forward their concern, allowing us to act quickly to protect our students. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority."

Hays added that drivers for the district go through background checks and regular drug and alcohol testing.