Child says Dickinson ISD bus driver assaulted him
After speaking with the child’s mother, FOX 26 Reporter Leslie DelasBour has gathered more information on the matter.
A bus driver in Galveston County, Texas, is facing charges for allegedly touching a child over a bag of chips.
Lindsey Wynne is livid and demanding answers as she believes her son was denied the opportunity to adhere to the regulations.
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“He called me in tears, informing me that he had been kicked off the bus. I rushed to open the door and found him on the porch. Concerned, I asked him what had happened. Through his sobs, he revealed that the bus driver had physically assaulted him,” shared Wynne.
11-year-old Owen Lacy typically boards the bus at 7 in the morning. However, on Tuesday, he stepped off the bus just 10 minutes after boarding.
According to Wynne, when he was boarding the bus, he had his phone and a bag of chips in his hand. He hadn’t had the chance to put them in his bag yet, so he grabbed them on his way out the door. Wynne explained that the bus driver immediately told him he couldn’t have those items on the bus. Wynne’s son, Owen, responded by saying, “Yes, sir, I am going to put them in my backpack.” However, the bus driver reached for the items, causing Owen to pull back. In response, the bus driver forcefully threw the phone and chips away. This led Owen to become upset and ask the bus driver, “Do you want to go home?”
“We reside in an unfavorable neighborhood,” Wynne explained. “Although our street is peaceful, the surrounding area is known for its abundance of documented predators.”
We contacted Dickinson ISD to get the latest information about the bus driver. In response, they provided us with the following statement: “On September 24, an incident involving a student and a bus driver took place, and Dickinson ISD is fully cooperating with the Galveston County Sheriff’s Department as they carry out their investigation. Tammy Dowdy, the Director of Communications, emphasized that the safety and well-being of our students is our utmost concern.”
Lindsey Wynne plans to allow her son to keep riding, but she emphasizes the importance of him returning home with a smile on his face.
According to Wynne, we must determine whether he will continue to be employed and if he will still have access to young children. Considering that he interacts with them extensively daily, particularly on the bus, he must demonstrate self-control and respect personal boundaries. Otherwise, there is a high likelihood that similar incidents may occur in the future.
The bus driver will face a citation and be charged with a Class C misdemeanor for assault by contact, according to the Galveston County sheriff.