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School Data Clerk Accused Of Cocaine And Fentanyl Possession, DUI On Barrineau Park Road
September 5, 2023
An Escambia County Public Schools data clerk was arrested for alleged DUI and possession of drugs including fentanyl after being stopped on Barrineau Park Road.
Regina Denise Bonal, 39, was charged with driving under the influence, possession of fentanyl, and possession of cocaine.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported impaired driver on Highway 29 and observed the vehicle “drifting drastically onto and over the lane lines and was unable to maintain a consistent speed,” an arrest report states.
According to the ECSO, Bonal had difficulty articulating her words, her speech seemed lethargic and she was dropping items. Bonal denied any alcohol or medication.
A field sobriety test showed “extreme” impairment, and she was arrested, a report states.
A deputy observed a clear baggie on the floor that appeared to be cocaine or methamphetamine, and she replied that she would never do methamphetamine, “suspiciously omitting the cocaine”, according to the arrest report. Deputies reported finding a coffee drink container in the center console that contained numerous bags of narcotics, one of which tested for approximately 1.5 grams of fentanyl, and a wrapper in her wallet that field tested positive for cocaine residue. according to the ECSO.
The ECSO said Bonal was employed as a records clerk at Escambia High School and was in possession of two large boxes of student files at the time of her arrest. Deputies made arrangements to return the records to the school, along with her school identification and keys.
She remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $4,500.
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16 Responses to “School Data Clerk Accused Of Cocaine And Fentanyl Possession, DUI On Barrineau Park Road”
I went to school with her. Lets all hope she gets the help she needs.
People go through things and people make bad decisions. This does not mean she is a bad person or that she was intentionally doing anyone harm
The drugs are bad on their own, but I think it more concerning that she is allowed to leave school with “two large boxes of student records”. This brings forth several questions including; What conceivable plan she had for these records? Where were her supervisors, and who are they that let her carry records away at will? This also makes one wonder why our government entities are so unwilling to implement random drug testing, especially for those that have direct contact with our children. .
Maybe she declassified the records before taking them home.
@James – She can do plenty of harm with those boxes of student info. There is absolutely no reason a data clerk should be taking home students files. Someone should look into the reasoning begone behind her having those with her.
@Northender that escalated quickly….watching a bit too much television! Also, minors aren’t allowed to open credit without a guardian’s co-signature so it’s very unlikely it would be a case of identity theft.
That is enough fentanyl to kill a LOT of people. I hope she does major time for this.
That is enough fentanyl to kill a LOT of people. I hope she does major time for this.
I do not know this lady or what is going on in her life but felt prompted to pray for her after reading this article. I hope she gets the help she needs to overcome her addiction and to get her life back on the right track.
My son’s M.S. Reading teacher was busted with drugs in her car. Charges dropped. School was allowed to hire her back. She and I went around and around re my son. She needed to not be a teacher.
RaD … it’s just that, RANDOM … I worked at a large company for 25 years, got tested the day I was hired and never again.. others in my area would be tested 2 & 3 times a year.
Yes, she’s messed up her life, but she is redeemable. Let’s not go putting some conspiracy theory together about her selling information on the web… too funny!
@JTV…That is hilarious. I guess it’s safe to assume the School Board does not do random drug screening of all of its employees.
And I couldn’t get hired in Escambia County because I smoke cigars. Hilarious
What was she doing with those kids records? Maybe they need to check her computer and make sure she wasn’t selling their personal data on the dark web for $$ or opening credit in their name..
Thirty nine year old adult. And a school district employee. What a disaster for her.
What a drug problem we have in Escambia County.
It’s going to take a WHOLE lot more to solve than arrest and incarceration.
She just ruined her entire career for drugs and put lives in danger driving without a care in the world. Pretty selfish. Thank you ECSO!