New Jersey School Bus Driver Arrested On DWI Charges

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – A school bus driver in New Jersey was arrested Thursday on DWI charges while roughly 30 students waited on his bus.

Anthony Rodriguez, 64, of South Toms River, was charged with driving while intoxicated in a school zone, endangering the welfare of a child, reckless driving and refusing to provide a breath sample.

Staff members at Clara B. Worth Elementary School in Bayville told police that Rodriguez was acting erratically.

Officers responded around 2:30 p.m. and took him into custody.

The students were safely moved to another bus.

Authorities praised the school for being alert and acting quickly.

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