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Irving ISD Bus Aide, 75, Charged With Child Grooming Following Bus Video Corroboration

Police urge parents to contact detectives about possible additional victims.

Overview

  • Irving police said Thursday that Juan Jose Gonzalez was arrested on a felony child grooming charge after an 8-year-old reported inappropriate touching on a school bus.
  • The child disclosed contact that occurred on April 7, the district notified police on April 8, and detectives arrested Gonzalez on April 9.
  • An arrest affidavit says bus surveillance video shows Gonzalez touching the girl's leg five times, touching her hair, and adjusting the front of her skirt.
  • Gonzalez is held in the Dallas County Jail on a $25,000 bond after Irving ISD fired him the day the outcry was reported.
  • Investigators say Gonzalez suggested there may be more victims, and they are asking families to speak with children and share tips with the Crimes Against Children Unit.