Seattle high school principal on leave after DUI, reckless endangerment arrest
Chief Sealth International HS principal Ray Garcia-Morales was arrested for DUI and reckless endangerment over the weekend.
The school district put him on administrative leave until further notice.
We are still working to confirm if his charges were dropped and case closed like the school district claimed.
SEATTLE - The principal of West Seattle's Chief Sealth International High School, Ray Garcia-Morales, has been placed on administrative leave after being arrested for driving under the influence and reckless endangerment.
According to a memo sent to Seattle Public Schools parents, Garcia-Morales was arrested Sunday by police for driving under the influence and reckless endangerment.
The King County Jail roster shows Garcia-Morales was released from jail just after 7:00 p.m. Monday, meaning he was in jail through Monday when students returned to class.
What we know
The district announced Garcia-Morales has been put on administrative leave until further notice, with assistant principal Hope Perry serving in his absence.
Officials also say the case against him is dropped and no charges were filed.
What we don't know
FOX 13 Seattle cannot confirm this, as his case status is listed as "dropped" in the jail roster, but his charges remain awaiting trial, meaning the City Attorney's Office could still elect to file charges at a later date.
FOX 13 Seattle has reached out to the offices of the Seattle City Attorney's and the King County Prosecuting Attorney, and are waiting to hear back.
The Source
Information comes from Seattle Public Schools.
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