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Delco Crossing Guard Assault Suspect IDed, Arrested In South Carolina: Police
Rashiem Russell, 29, was charged with aggravated assault after fleeing Pennsylvania; a $5,000 reward aided his arrest following a viral video of the attack on a crossing guard.
- On Friday, March 20, 2026, U.S. Marshals arrested Rashiem Russell, 29, in Darlington, South Carolina; he is held in Florence County Jail awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania.
- On Monday, March 16, the assault occurred during school dismissal outside Walnut Street Elementary School as a man chased the crossing guard and struck her in the face while students watched.
- Surveillance video shows the crossing guard falling to the ground after a closed-fist strike that caused facial swelling and brief unconsciousness.
- The crossing guard, in her 30s, suffered a concussion, has resigned, and is recovering while officials plan safety upgrades and State Sen. Anthony H. Williams offered a $5,000 reward.
- Darby Police Chief Joe Gabe said investigators believe the suspect became impatient after the crossing guard stopped traffic for a bus, and more details will be revealed at the Friday press conference.
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Philly man arrested in South Carolina for assaulting school crossing guard
Rashiem Russell, 29, of West Philadelphia, who was accused of punching a school crossing guard outside Walnut Street Elementary in Darby Borough, was arrested Friday in South Carolina after fleeing the state, authorities said.
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