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School Assistant Principal Arrested for DUI, On Probation
4 Dec
Summary
- Assistant principal arrested for DUI in early morning hours.
- She was previously arrested for DUI and on probation.
- The school official has been placed on administrative leave.

Melissa Spriggs, an assistant principal at Belforest Elementary School in Baldwin County, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. The Daphne Police Department took Spriggs into custody in the early morning hours of November 23rd, near Daphne Elementary School.
This incident is particularly noteworthy as Spriggs was reportedly on probation stemming from a prior DUI arrest on December 30, 2024. Court documents indicate she received a 12-month probation sentence and was ordered to attend classes following that previous charge.
As a result of the recent arrest, Spriggs has been placed on administrative leave from her position at Belforest Elementary School. The school system has not yet commented further on the disciplinary actions or the ongoing investigation.




