Catholic School Principal Resigns After Arrest At Washington DC Strip Club

A principal at a Catholic school in Louisiana has resigned after he was arrested at a strip club in Washington D.C. while on a class trip with seventh and eighth-graders. After the students had gone to bed for the night, Michael Comeau decided to go to Archibald's Gentlemen's Club, where he ended up having a few too many drinks. Police were called to the strip club after Comeau refused to pay his bill.

When officers arrived, Comeau "was observed standing in the roadway" and refused multiple requests to move. He was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication and possession of an open container of alcohol.

The next morning, Comeau sent a text message to officials at Holy Family Catholic School telling them that he was resigning. Diocese of Baton Rouge spokesman Dan Borne confirmed that Comeau had quit and said that an interim principal will be appointed.

"The Diocese of Baton Rouge confirmed today that Michael Comeau, principal at Holy Family School in Port Allen, was arrested on May 30 while on a school sponsored trip to Washington, DC. The incident occurred when the students on the trip were in their hotel rooms for the evening under the supervision of other chaperones. Mr. Comeau had been principal of Holy Family School for five years and prior to that time had served in public education in the surrounding area. Mr. Comeau has submitted his resignation as principal and an interim principal will be appointed."

Comeau also resigned from his position as a reserve officer for the Brusly Police Department.