MA School Bus Driver Charged For Crimes Against Children

WORCESTER, MA — A Worcester man was charged with crimes against children, according to the Grafton Police Department.

The 54-year-old man was employed as a school bus driver and drove children in Grafton, police said. He has been charged with two counts of kidnapping, reckless endangerment of a child, misleading a police investigation and tampering with evidence.

The man is no longer employed by AA Transportation and was not assigned to general student transportation routes, according to police. The school district contacted families of all students who may have had contact with the suspect.

The Grafton Police Department said it is working closely with the Grafton School District and AA Transportation to make sure all students are safe.

The Worcester Police Department said it assisted with the case but does not have reason to believe any crimes related to the investigation occurred in Worcester.

The suspect was arraigned in Westborough District Court on Wednesday and is being held on $50,000 bail. If he posts bail, police said he would be placed on house arrest with GPS monitoring.

His name and other details have not been shared in light of the ongoing investigation and to protect the privacy of victims. Grafton Police ask anyone with information to contact Detective Sergeant Daniel Wenc at (508) 839-2858.

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