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John Adams Middle School teacher arrested

MASON CITY – Shortly before 9:45pm Friday night Mason City police responded to a report of an intoxicated subject in the area. Police found John Adams Middle School teacher, Thomas William Whalen, age 56, at Burke’s Bar and Grille at 1221 North Federal Avenue.

Following an investigation at the scene law enforcement placed Whalen under arrest and transported him to the Cerro Gordo County Jail. Whalen was booked in at 10:41pm charged with an aggravated misdemeanor count of 2nd Offense OWI.

Whalen was released after an initial appearance Saturday with the promise to appear at a preliminary hearing.

Whalen was arrested in 2002 and charged with assault on an Iowa State Patrol trooper, interference with official acts causing bodily injury, and 1st Offense OWI. As part of a plea bargain deal Whelen pled guilty to the OWI charge and the other charges of assault and interference related to the traffic stop were dismissed.

Representatives of Mason City could not be reached on the weekend for reaction to the latest arrest of one of their staff. In 2011 Mason City Alternative High School teacher Janell Drumheller was arrested and convicted of her 2nd Offense OWI. Both teachers are currently listed in the Mason City School Districts Staff Directory.

Thomas William Whalen
SUBJECT IS INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY.
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