Bus Driver Kisses Teen | Coach Admits To Child Porn | Masked Bandit
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School Bus Driver Accused Of Grabbing, Kissing Student: Police
A former school bus driver for a suburban high school is being accused of inappropriately grabbing and kissing a 15-year-old female student on the hand. The teen's report "triggered an extensive investigation," which included a review of surveillance video footage from the bus.
Ex-Coach Admits To Soliciting Child Porn From Teen Girl
The former assistant girls track coach, who resigned the same day he was arrested, will serve at least 15 years in prison. Starting in 2022, he used Snapchat and Telegram to communicate with a 14-year-old girl, authorities said. He instructed her on sexually explicit videos that he wanted her to record and send him in exchange for money, according to the plea agreement.
Masked Gunman Robs Bank, Nearby Schools Locked Down
Police said a man pointed what appeared to be a semiautomatic pistol at bank employees. He remains at large. Authorities said he was wearing a COVID-style mask and carrying a backpack.
Stranded Kindergartners, Bus Issues Leave Parents Furious
"Buses never showed up to pick up kids," one parent told Patch. "Kids were left standing at the school, waiting for buses that never showed up. Kids were put on buses, and the buses drove around the neighborhood for an hour and a half to two hours. Parents were calling asking where their kids were."
'Fierce And Loyal Friend': Retired Corrections Sergeant Dies At 62
"You enjoyed your hunting and fishing along with being an avid sports fan," a tribute letter written by his wife reads. "Mowing was your passion, much to my contention as I was not allowed to touch a lawn mower. Yes, I will always remember the potholes I put in our yard. You were a fierce and loyal friend and we ended up having an amazing group of friends. You loved socializing with people, so your part-time bartending job was right up your lane. I think you spent more time talking than pouring drinks."
Meth Use Could Cost Ex-Prosecutor His Law License For At Least 2 Years
While working as a prosecutor, Swanson smoked meth with different people, including some whose names he did not know, "about every other day." And on multiple times in 2021, 2022 and 2023, he drove a car with meth in his system, he admitted. At a November 2023 deposition, he testified that his misconduct did not harm the reputation of the State’s Attorney’s Office, described the buying and selling of narcotics as a victimless crime and said "being part of an illegal drug trade doesn’t result in harm to anyone."
K9 Axel Tracks Intoxicated Man Fleeing From Crash: Police
A 911 caller said a man had rear-ended his car and then fled on foot. He was able to provide a description of the man, who was later apprehended with help from the police dog. Axel tracked the man for nearly two miles.
Bus Driver Kisses Teen | Coach Admits To Child Porn | Masked Bandit originally appeared on the Across Illinois Patch
