Dallas Teacher Smokes Crack While Driving

Donald Keith Johnson, 47 teaches at Molina High School and now faces felony charges of evading arrest and possession of cocaine.
Police say the Dallas teacher was arrested about 2AM on accusations of smoking crack cocaine while leading them on a “slow follow” through Dallas.

An officer saw Johnson driving erratically and unable to maintain his lane, and attempted to pull him over according to Sr. Cpl. Kevin Janse, a Dallas police spokesman. The vehicle never reached more than 20 mph and Johnson was pulled over several times, but would drive off each time officers approached his car. In addition, a police helicopter also joined in on the pursuit of the Dallas teacher.
"It wasn't really a chase since it was so slow," Cpl. Janse said. "It was more of a follow."

During the chase, Johnson called 911 several times telling 911 operators that he was high on drugs and that there was no reason why the police should be trying to stop him, according to the police report.

Eventually the Dallas police had to use tasers to subdue Johnson, who resisted arrest by punching and kicking the police officers. There was also alcohol found in Johnson's vehicle after the police chase was over.

"He wasn't attempting to conceal that from any of the officers behind him," Cpl. Janse said.

Jon Dahlander a Dallas school district official said the district is evaluating the incident and will take the appropriate action to protect students and staff.

According to school records, Johnson has worked for the district since 2005. The Dallas teacher is being held on $3000 bond for leading police on the chase while smoking crack.