Student allegedly raped on Jennings County special needs school bus, 1 charged
- A 15-year-old male was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting another student on a special needs school bus, according to the North Vernon Police Department.
- The incident occurred on April 16, and police were notified the following day, said Andy Judd, Jennings County Chief Probation Officer.
- School corporation Superintendent Nicole Johnson expressed deep concern about the incident and emphasized the need for enhanced student safety measures.
- Johnson mentioned that the school will work with local law enforcement to enhance safety measures on transportation and throughout the schools.
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Police: Student Sexually Assaulted on Special Needs School Bus in Jennings County
NORTH VERNON, Ind. (WISH) — Police in Jennings County have arrested a 15-year-old student after they say the teen sexually assaulted another student while riding a special needs school bus. The identities of the involved students have not been released. Andy Judd, Jennings County juvenile probation officer, tells News 8 the incident happened on April 16. On April 17, police were notified of the assault, and the student was arrested on a prelimin…


Student allegedly raped on Jennings County special needs school bus, 1 charged
JENNINGS COUNTY, Ind. — A minor has been charged with rape after allegedly sexually assaulting a young boy on a special needs school bus earlier this month. The reported attack occurred on Wednesday, April 16, and the North Vernon Police Department launched an investigation on Thursday, April 17. A spokesperson for the victim's family said: “The family is devastated and shocked by the news and calls upon law-enforcement and the school to further…
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