Palm Beach County Bus Attendant Charged With Molesting 8-Year-Old Is Held Without Bond

A court ordered detention after an affidavit detailed alleged contact with the child captured on school bus video.

Overview

Investigators say bus surveillance video shows two January incidents, including alleged groping of an 8-year-old and other inappropriate conduct.
At a Wednesday court appearance, the judge imposed no bond and barred the defendant from contact with children under 11, students and school employees.
The School District of Palm Beach County identifies him as a bus attendant on routes E517 and E525 that serve special needs students and says he is being terminated.
District officials say he was reassigned when the inquiry began and remains prohibited from campus access as the criminal investigation continues.
Families on the routes were notified, counselors are available, and School Police request tips at 561-434-8700 (Attn: Lt. Wagner) or via FortifyFL.