A school bus attendant in Osceola County, Florida, was arrested for allegedly grabbing and kissing young girls when they were being dropped off at Neptune Elementary, reported WESH 2.
The St. Cloud police said surveillance footage from the Osceola County School District on March 10 shows the bus attendant, identified as Brian Louis, sitting next to a 5-year-old girl.
Investigators stated that the video shows Louis touching the girl’s face, pinching her cheeks, putting his fingers on her mouth, tickling her, hugging her and placing his face of the side of her face, neck area and apparently kissing her.
Then on March 11, Louis allegedly picked up several victims, “helping” girls get off the bus at school. While he was holding them, he is accused of kissing them on their cheeks. This incident was also captured on surveillance video.
Louis is no longer employed with the district. The school district reportedly terminated him as soon as officials were made aware of the allegations.
According to the article, Louis was arrested on April 16 and is facing charges of misdemeanor battery. His bond was set at $2,000 and $1,000. He posted bail and was released from jail.
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