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crime1 year ago•2 min saved

Maine Bus Driver Sentenced to 9 Years for Cyberstalking 8-Year-Old

Former school bus driver Michael Chick has been sentenced to nine years in prison for cyberstalking and threatening an 8-year-old boy in New Hampshire. Chick, who targeted the child on his school bus route, used elaborate lies and threats to manipulate the child, even giving him cell phones and directing him to take inappropriate photographs. He also stalked the child and his family, placing GPS tracking devices on their vehicles and making surreptitious recordings. Chick's crimes caused unimaginable pain and fear for the survivor and his family, and his incarceration is hoped to provide some measure of justice.

via USA TODAY|

#child-endangerment #crime #cyberstalking

human-interest2 years ago•2 min saved

Bus Driver's Kind Gesture Saves Pajama Day for Boy

School bus driver Larry Farrish Jr. noticed a first grader named Levi in tears because he didn't have pajamas for Pajama Day, so he bought him two pairs and turned Levi's day around. Farrish, known for his kindness, has been driving buses for seven years and says he loves building bonds with the children. His act of kindness went viral, with many sharing their own positive experiences with him.

via TODAY|

#act-of-kindness #community #human-interest

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

School Bus Driver Indicted for Raping and Kidnapping Student on Route

A school bus driver in Valley Stream, New York, has been indicted for allegedly raping and kidnapping a 15-year-old girl on his bus route. The driver, Giovanny Campos, is accused of sexually abusing the teen multiple times, including on the bus and at his Queens apartment. He pleaded not guilty and is being held on bail. The Nassau County District Attorney is urging potential victims to come forward, expressing concern that there may be more victims. The bus company, Cheese Bus, Inc., has terminated Campos and is cooperating with law enforcement.

via News 12 Long Island|

#crime #kidnapping #nassau-county

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Louisiana School Bus Driver Arrested for Choking and Assaulting Middle School Student"

A contracted school bus driver in Louisiana, identified as Miles Jenkins, was caught on video allegedly choking, slapping, and pushing a middle school student. The incident occurred outside Marrero Middle School before the students boarded the bus. Jenkins was charged with simple battery and arrested. The school district stated that all bus drivers undergo background checks and training, and they are required to follow district policies. Jenkins resigned from his position following his arrest. The school district is investigating the incident, and it is unclear if the bus cameras were recording at the time.

via New York Post |

#assault #crime #investigation

heroic-acts2 years ago•3 min saved

Quick-thinking bus driver saves boy from choking on coin

A school bus driver in Dallas, Raquel Radford Baker, is being hailed as a hero for saving a 7-year-old boy who was choking on a penny. Baker, who was filling in for a coworker that day, quickly performed the Heimlich maneuver and successfully dislodged the penny from the boy's throat. Video footage captured the intense moment, and Baker's quick thinking and calmness under pressure were praised. The district honored her as a hero and presented her with a cape.

via Fox News|

#choking-incident #heimlich-maneuver #hero

heartwarming2 years ago•2 min saved

Young Boy Saved by Heroic Bus Driver from Choking on Coin

A 7-year-old student at Seagoville North Elementary School in Dallas, Texas, is calling his school bus driver a hero after she saved his life when he began choking on a coin. Raquel Radford Baker, a veteran driver for Dallas Independent School District, quickly performed the Heimlich maneuver and successfully dislodged the quarter from the boy's throat. The student and his mother reunited with the bus driver to express their gratitude, and the boy promised not to play with quarters again. Radford Baker, who has been working for the school district for 17 years, encourages fellow drivers to learn CPR and first aid skills.

via GMA|

#choking-incident #cpr #first-aid

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

School bus driver charged with child abuse for intentionally slamming on brakes.

A school bus driver in Colorado, Brian Fitzgerald, has been fired and faces 30 misdemeanor charges of child abuse after intentionally slamming on the brakes to teach children a lesson for not sitting still. The incident, which occurred on March 1, left some children injured and shaken. Fitzgerald blamed the children for being "unruly" and failing to sit down, but an internal investigation found that he had intentionally brake-checked the students. Fitzgerald faces up to a year in jail if convicted.

via New York Post |

#child-abuse #colorado #crime

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Colorado school bus driver charged with 30 counts of child abuse for sudden braking.

A former school bus driver for Douglas County School District in Castle Rock, Colorado, is facing 30 misdemeanor child abuse charges for hitting the brakes of the bus, causing some children to bump into the seats in front of them. The incident was caught on camera in early March, and Fitzgerald was fired from the district. He is expected to be in court on May 12.

via FOX 31 Denver|

#castle-rock #child-abuse #colorado

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Colorado school bus driver charged with 30 counts of child abuse for slamming on brakes with students on board.

A Colorado school bus driver, Brian Fitzgerald, faces 30 counts of child abuse after he braked hard in an apparent attempt to teach students on the bus a lesson. In camera footage from inside the bus, the driver can be heard telling Castle Rock Elementary School students to be in their seats before abruptly hitting the brakes while driving around 9 mph. Fitzgerald had recently started driving for the Douglas County School District when the incident occurred. A misdemeanor complaint was filed against Fitzgerald on April 12 that includes 29 charges of child abuse with no injury and one count of child abuse with bodily injuries.

via ABC News|

#braking-hard #child-abuse #colorado

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

School bus driver faces 30 child abuse charges for slamming on brakes with students aboard.

A school bus driver in Colorado is facing 30 child abuse charges after intentionally slamming on the brakes to "teach the kids a lesson." Video evidence shows at least 30 Castle Rock Elementary students' faces hitting the seats in front of them from the brake check. The driver claimed he was trying to "educate" and "control the students" riding the bus. The incident led to one of the students calling her parents and reporting the incident. The driver faces 30 misdemeanor counts of child abuse and is due for his first court appearance in May.

via KABC-TV|

#child-abuse #colorado #crime