Fishers assistant diving coach resigns after being arrested on OWI charge

A Fishers High School assistant diving coach has resigned following his arrest on a drunken-driving charge, according to school officials.

Officers responded Sunday to the area of 126th Street and Cumberland Road, where a 911 caller had reported that a man behind the wheel of a black Chevrolet Monte Carlo was apparently asleep while stopped at a green light, according to Fishers police.

James Davidson, 37, smelled strongly of alcohol and appeared to be intoxicated when approached by police, according to a news release.

Police say he failed multiple field sobriety tests before his arrest on a preliminary count of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

A Hamilton Southeastern Schools spokeswoman told IndyStar that Davidson submitted his resignation to the school Tuesday and that he had only been employed as a coach for a few months.

"We are aware of the OWI charge against one of our assistant dive coaches," the district said in a written statement. "After reviewing the matter, we have accepted his resignation effective immediately. HSE Schools has high standards for the conduct of employees and is addressing this matter with the utmost seriousness."

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