Florida Substitute Teacher Detained for DUI in School Parking Lot Incident

LAKE ALFRED, Fla. – An incident involving a substitute teacher unfolded in the parking lot of a school in Polk County, leading to his arrest on a DUI charge, the sheriff’s office reported on Tuesday morning.

A vigilant school resource officer at Lake Alfred Polytech Academy noticed Micah Alan Dyal, 44, from Haines City, as he was attempting to reverse out of a parking space.

According to details shared by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Dyal displayed numerous clear indications of being impaired, notably a pronounced smell of alcohol on his breath, as they conducted a field sobriety test.

The sheriff’s office also mentioned that Dyal agreed to a blood test, with samples being sent for analysis to ascertain his blood alcohol content.

In response to the incident, Polk County Public Schools issued an official statement regarding his arrest.

Lake Alfred Polytech Academy is recognized as a STEM magnet middle school located in Lake Alfred.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office

Lake Alfred Polytech Academy is a STEM magnet middle school in Lake Alfred.

Dyal faces a charge of driving under the influence.