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A 26-year-old Pennsylvania crossing guard, Kiara Lee, was arrested for allegedly providing middle school students with marijuana edibles and vapes, and smoking weed with them. She faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges and is being held in jail on $20,000 bail.
A crossing guard in Darby, Pennsylvania, Kiara Lee, has been arrested for allegedly giving e-cigarettes and marijuana to middle school students and smoking marijuana with them. Lee faces charges including possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and corruption of minors. Authorities urge parents concerned about their child's interactions with Lee to contact the Darby Borough Police Department.
A Delaware County crossing guard, Kiara Lee, has been charged with distributing electronic cigarettes and marijuana to students at Penn Wood Middle School, betraying the trust placed in her by the community.
A crossing guard in Taunton, Massachusetts, Louis Chaves, was arrested twice in one day for allegedly attacking a mother and child near Taunton High School and later assaulting a news photographer. Chaves, who has been fired from his job, has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation. His attorneys claim his actions were influenced by anxiety and a speech impediment.
A Taunton, Massachusetts, crossing guard, Louis Chaves, 68, faced assault charges for the second time in two days after attacking a woman and her child with a stop sign stick and later getting into an on-camera altercation with news photographers. Despite being warned that his bail could be revoked, the judge released him on the condition of a mental health evaluation. Chaves was fired from his position immediately following the initial incident.
A Taunton crossing guard, Louis Chaves, was arrested twice in one day for allegedly assaulting a parent and her daughter with a stop sign outside a school, and later shoving news crews. Chaves, who has been fired from his job, faces multiple charges and is set to appear in court again.
A former Taunton crossing guard, Louis Chaves, appeared in court after allegedly assaulting a parent and her daughter with a stop sign outside a school, and later shoving news crews covering the incident. Chaves, who pleaded not guilty to multiple assault charges, was released on personal recognizance but ordered to avoid contact with the victims.
A Taunton, Massachusetts, school crossing guard, Louis Chaves, was fired after allegedly attacking a mother and her child with a stop sign stick during an altercation outside Taunton High School. Chaves was charged with multiple counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. The incident began when the mother stopped her car to sneeze, prompting Chaves to yell at her and then physically assault her and her child. The woman was hospitalized with cuts and abrasions. Chaves was released after arraignment and will return to court on August 8.
Three suspects have been taken into custody after assaulting a Philadelphia crossing guard in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood. The attack, which was captured on video, left the 29-year-old crossing guard with injuries to her nose, hand, leg, and bruising to her head and face. Two of the suspects, Imani Thomas and Destiny Sanders, were apprehended, while a 15-year-old turned herself in. Police credited the public for helping identify the suspects and expressed gratitude to the community for their support. The crossing guard is out of the hospital and working to recover, while residents hope the incident will encourage community involvement in solving and preventing future crimes.
Students at a Manhattan school mourn the loss of Richard Henderson, a beloved crossing guard who was fatally shot on a Brooklyn subway train while intervening in a fight. Described as a "hero" and a selfless guardian, Henderson's tragic death has prompted an outpouring of support, with a fundraising campaign for his family raising over $139,000. Heartbroken students and associates remember him as a peaceful and caring individual, while expressing disbelief and sadness over the senseless act of violence.
Krystyna Naprawa, a veteran crossing guard in Queens, New York, was tragically killed after being struck by a dump truck while directing traffic outside an elementary school. The driver of the truck was issued a desk appearance ticket for failing to yield to a pedestrian and failure to use due care. Naprawa's death has shocked the community and highlighted the dangers faced by crossing guards, with her union emphasizing the need for improved pedestrian safety measures.
Decatur Police have arrested Alrahman Heath, 38, for a hit-and-run incident involving a school crossing guard. A student witness provided crucial details that led to the arrest, including the make and model of the car, a red Chevrolet Cruze, and the license plate number. The crossing guard, identified as 69-year-old Jeffery Smith, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is recovering at home. The incident has sparked anger in the community, where crossing guards play a vital role in ensuring student safety.