Fact-Checking Kimberly Coates: Charges, Multiple Arrests, and Courtroom Intoxication
By Robert Thorne
The legal proceedings against Coates moved through municipal, county, and state administrative channels simultaneously. Below is the verified progression of events based on court filings and law enforcement records.
| Date | Location & Setting | Recorded BAC / Finding | Immediate Legal Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2023 | Perkins-Tryon Intermediate School | 0.24 BAC (Field Breathalyzer) | Booked on public intoxication; placed on administrative leave |
| August 22, 2023 | Perkins-Tryon Board of Education | Internal personnel review | Separation of employment finalized |
| November 7, 8, 2023 | Payne County District Court | Failed courtroom sobriety check | Arrested in court; booked into Payne County Jail |
| 2024, 2025 | Oklahoma State Dept. of Education | Standard professional review | Teaching credentials revoked or surrendered |
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