An English and political rhetoric teacher from the Milton School District in Wisconsin is being fined $6,070 for pooping in a public park for more two years.
“I’m so disappointed in myself. I have the great opportunity to teach ‘Political Rhetoric,'” Jeffrey Churchwell said, explaining his actions in an email obtained by GazetteXtra. “In this class, I stress the importance of involved citizenship. And then there I am being a lousy citizen of Walworth County. My hypocrisy now sickens me.”
“As well, after REALLY thinking about why I did what I did, I came to the conclusion that I allowed my thrill-seeking, self-indulgent pride and ego both get the best of me,” he said. “For that, I am truly ashamed. If the thousand students who — for some reason — respect me and my efforts here … were to discover this flaw?? Well, it wouldn’t be good.”
Surveillance video caught Churchwell defecating, as well as his license plate number, which led officers to him. He said he did it simply because he was “being an idiot.” He would defecate on a Natureland Park building sometimes more than once per day.
Authorities charged him with disorderly conduct. He has been ordered to pay a $365 fine to the county, along with $5,705 in restitution for the defecation.
The school board said they would let him retire later in the month after working for the district for nearly 30 years.
