Crime & Safety

Bus Driver Case Heads to DA's Office

Port Washington police wrapped up their investigation into allegations that a school bus driver inappropriately touched students.

Port Washington police have filed a report with the District Attorney's office in connection with allegations that on his route, Police Chief Richard Thomas said.

After reviewing the report, the DA will meet with the investigating officers before deciding whether to file formal charges, Thomas said. The report was submitted after police decided they had enough evidence to make a case.

Police said they received a phone call from a parent Oct. 13 alleging inappropriate behavior by a school bus driver toward students on the bus. Principal Arlan Galarowicz said police immediately notified the school, and the Johnson School Bus Service driver was put on leave. Galarowicz said they are also surrounding the driver.

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One parent told Patch that his son, who was interviewed by police, told him a bus driver had inappropriately touched him and others last school year. He said the bus driver would touch students on the thighs and buttocks if they did not give him a high five.

It could be next week before formal charges, if any, are announced.

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