Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Randy R. Mayer remains in custody after second bond set at $10,000; his next court appearance is set for Feb. 22.
Randy R. Mayer — the bus driver charged with inappropriately touching students on his route — entered a not guilty plea in court Tuesday in connection with the charges. Mayer, 225 S. Madison Ave., also waived his right to a preliminary hearing during Tuesday's court appearance, according to court records. Mayer was charged in December with four felony counts involving three children, and faces up to 240 years in prison. Mayer had initially posted a $2,500 bond in connection with the first three charges, but now remains in custody after a $10,000 cash bond was set in connection with his fourth felony charge. The first three charges involved two boys, 9 and 10 years old, which took place between Oct. 1-13, 2011. The Port Washington Police …
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Randy R. Mayer charged with additional felony count of sexual assault of a child under the age of 13.
Editor's note: This story was updated at 2 p.m. Friday to include information from the criminal complaint. Randy R. Mayer — the bus driver charged with inappropriately touching students on his route — is now back in custody after charges were filed for an additional student. On Tuesday, police interviewed a 6-year-old student who came forward after Mayer's first charges were made public. On Thursday, District Attorney Adam Gerol filed an additional felony charge of first-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 13, according to a press release from the Port Washington Police Department. Mayer, 225 S. Madison Ave., now is charged with four felony counts involving three children, and faces up to 240 years in prison. According to the…
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Recent sexual assault charges against a school bus driver may make some parents wonder how to help their children through such a situation.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
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Monday, December 12, 2011
After interviews with 37 Port Washington-Saukville School District students, a former school bus driver has been charged with sexual assault of two young boys. While the 57-year-old man, Randy R. Mayer, 225 S. Madison Ave., Port Washington, faces three felony charges and a total of up to 180 years in prison — children and families are left facing dilemmas of their own: Marian Ballos, child welfare manager for Ozaukee County, said it's important that families take the time to seek professional help. "Talking to a mental health counselor, working through anger issues and fear and loss, shock — all of those things would be a normal process for a parent (to go through)," she said. In Ozaukee County, parents can contact the Mental Health …
Friday, December 9, 2011
More allegations surface after Port resident Randy Mayer was charged with three felony counts of sexual assault of a child.
Since the criminal charges involving a Port Washington school bus driver accused of inappropriately touching students were made public, police received information from another family that their son experienced a similar behavior from Randy Mayer. The Port Washington police are currently investigating and will be interviewing the additional student, according to a press release from the department. Upon completing that interview, the additional investigation will be forwarded to District Attorney Adam Gerol for his review to decide if any additional charges will be filed. Mayer, 225 S. Madison Ave., Port Washington, was charged with three felony counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child; he faces up to 180 years of prison if …
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Court officials say Randy Mayer, a lifelong Port resident with no criminal record, is not a flight risk.
Editor's note: This story was updated at 4:15 p.m. to include information about the defendant posting bail. Considering him not to be a flight risk, Judge Paul Malloy set bail for the Port Washington school bus driver accused of inappropriately touching students at $2,500 during the intial court appearance Wednesday. In setting the amount, Malloy also noted that Randy R. Mayer, 57, has no criminal record and has been willing to cooperate throughout the entire investigation. Other conditions of bail include that Mayer not leave the state of Wisconsin, surrender his passport and have no contact with the boys mentioned in the complaint nor with any children under the age of 16. Mayer posted bail and was released from the courthouse Wednesday …
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Port Washington resident Randy R. Mayer has been charged with three felony counts of first-degree sexual assault in connection with allegations he inappropriately touched students on his route.
A Port Washington school bus driver faces three felony counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child under 13 for inappropriately touching students on his route. Randy R. Mayer, 225 S. Madison Ave., Port Washington, faces up to 180 years of prison if convicted on all three Class B felony counts. The charges are associated with incidents involving two boys, 9 and 10 years old, which took place between Oct. 1-13, 2011. The Port Washington Police Department interviewed 37 students about the allegations, said Police Chief Richard Thomas. According to the criminal complaint, while driving, Mayer would make kids sit on the small box next to the driver’s seat if they were "acting up or getting out of control." Both the 9- and 10-year-old boy …
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Port Washington Police Chief Richard Thomas said District Attorney's decision on charges likely won't come until next week.
Port Washington police will re-interview two of the victims allegedly touched inappropriately by a school bus driver on his route before the District Attorney will make a decision about filing charges, Police Chief Richard Thomas said. The department is hoping to have the interviews done by the end of the week, he said; at that time, it's just a matter of whether the DA believes the case has enough evidence to rise to the level of criminal charges. 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. Thomas Jefferson Middle School Principal Arlan Galarowicz said police immediately notified the school, and the Johnson School Bus Service driver was put…
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
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 a school bus driver inappropriately touched students 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. Thomas Jefferson Middle School Principal Arlan Galarowicz said police immediately notified the school, and the Johnson School Bus Service driver was put on leave. …
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Police are still investigating allegations that a bus driver inappropriately touched students on his route in the Port Washington-Saukville School District.
Port Washington police hope to soon wrap up their investigation into allegations that a school bus driver inappropriately touched students on his route, but are asking anyone who believes their child may have been a victim to contact the department. Lt. Kevin Hingiss said the department has been continuing to interview parents and children as part of the investigation, but they are unable to release any new information at this time. 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. Thomas Jefferson Middle School Principal Arlan Galarowicz said police immediately notified the school, and the Johnson School Bus Service driver was put on leave. …
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Middle school principal said police are interviewing students about claims that a school bus driver inappropriately touched students and also caused a "safety issue."
In addition to looking into claims that a school bus driver inappropriately touched students on his route, Port Washington administrators and police are investigating a separate "safety issue" with the same the bus driver, Thomas Jefferson Middle School Principal Arlan Galarowicz said Wednesday. Galarowicz could not say what the safety issue was because the matter remains under investigation, but he said the school became aware of both issues at the same time, occurring with the same driver. 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. Galarowicz said police immediately notified the school, and the Johnson School Bus Service driver was put on…
Terry
2:24 am on Friday, January 6, 2012
And then hopefully, report to prison by February 1st. more ›