SJC teacher charged with DUI, child neglect

A St. Johns County teacher is facing a DUI and child neglect charge following her arrest last Friday.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said Kelsey Winistorfer, 30, was under the influence when she crashed her Toyota Highlander into a ditch on Roberts Rd. shortly before 9 a.m.

Two young boys were in the SUV. The Sheriff’s Office did not disclose their exact ages.

Deputies said the kids did not require medical attention. However, one child had a small laceration on the right side of his neck from the seat belt.

Witnesses told deputies they observed Winistorfer swerving shortly before she drove off the road and crashed.

According to a witness, Winistorfer’s vehicle hit a hill and became airborne before it came to rest in the ditch.

Responding deputies said Winistorfer’s speech was slurred and was extremely lethargic.

A field sobriety test was administered and Winistorfer was taken into custody.

The children were placed in the custody of their grandmother. DCF was notified.

The arrest report indicates Winistorfer is a teacher at Patriot Oaks Academy. The St. Johns County School District says Winistorfer has been on medical leave without pay since February 27th and is not slated to return until August. The District tells WOKV they will conduct an internal investigation in to this arrest.