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A Texas parent is facing charges after allegedly providing alcoholic jello shots to a fifth-grade class party, resulting in multiple students becoming intoxicated. The incident at Jones Elementary School in Tyler, Texas, led to some children experiencing dizziness and vomiting, sparking a police investigation and subsequent arrest. This article delves into the details of the event and the charges filed against Teresa Isabel Bernal.
Texas Mom Arrested After Allegedly Spiking Jello Shots at Elementary School Christmas Party
Teresa Isabel Bernal, 33, is accused of bringing jello shots, which she allegedly knew contained alcohol, to her daughter’s Christmas party at Jones Elementary School in Tyler, Texas. The incident occurred on December 20th, and involved fifth-grade students.
Details of the Incident
According to reports, the students consumed nearly all of the jello shots before school officials realized they were spiked. An assistant principal contacted the police around 11:15 a.m. after teachers tasted the jello shots approximately 20 minutes into the party and detected alcohol.
The consequences were immediate and alarming:
- One student reportedly ate six jello shots and complained of dizziness before falling down and being unable to get up.
- Another child allegedly consumed two jello shots, vomited in the bathroom, and later “passed out on the floor at home.”
Police reported that 15 children consumed the jello shots and “nearly all of them reported having stomach aches and headaches”.
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Investigation and Arrest of Teresa Isabel Bernal
During the course of the investigation, Bernal told police she purchased two boxes of 20 jello shots from a bakery she found on Facebook, operating from a private residence. The shots were multi-colored (blue, red, and green), with one box decorated with sliced strawberries and whipped cream.
Key Points from the Police Investigation:
- Bernal’s Admission: When questioned about whether the shots contained alcohol, Bernal allegedly responded, “They do taste different.”
- Bakery Owner’s Confirmation: The bakery owner reportedly agreed with the officer’s suspicion that Bernal knew she was purchasing alcoholic jello shots, confirming that the order details explicitly stated the inclusion of alcohol.
- Text Messages: Messages between Bernal and the bakery owner revealed Bernal inquiring about the presence of alcohol in the shots, to which the owner confirmed and asked why. Bernal responded simply with “kids.”
Following lab tests confirming the presence of alcohol, Teresa Isabel Bernal was arrested and charged with recklessly causing bodily injury to a child. She was booked into Smith County Jail on Monday and subsequently released on $75,000 bail.
School’s Response
School staff confirmed that Bernal had been a very involved parent, trusted by the staff, who would not bring anything harmful to school functions. The school administration has since barred her from returning to the premises since the incident.