Virginia Man Charged After Allegedly Boarding School Bus, Yelling Profanities

September 29, 2026

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A Virginia man was arrested after he allegedly boarding a Page County Public Schools bus, yelled profanities and frightened students, reported WHSV News.

Daniel Wade Young, 39, of Stanley, was charged with one count each of trespassing on school property and disorderly conduct following an investigation into the incident.

A sheriff’s deputy reportedly learned of the situation while responding to an unrelated call last week. The deputy was told that a man had entered a school bus and was “yelling profanities and scaring the kids” on board.

The deputy responded and located the school schoolbus. However, the suspect had already left the area by the time the deputy arrived. The sheriff’s office did not disclose how the man gained access to the school bus, why he allegedly boarded it, or how many students were present at the time.

Authorities reportedly continued investigating the incident by interviewing witnesses and reviewing video footage. Based on the information collected during the investigation, deputies identified Young as the suspect and obtained warrants for his arrest.

Young turned himself in on Friday at the Page County Jail and was taken into custody. A magistrate later released him on a $2,500 unsecured bond. An unsecured bond generally does not require a defendant to pay the specified amount before being released but holds the defendant financially responsible for that amount if the conditions of release are violated. No injuries were reported.

“We would like to thank Page County Public Schools for their swift involvement and cooperation in this case,” the sheriff’s office said via the article.

Officials did not indicate whether Young was connected to a student or had authorization to be near the bus. The sheriff’s office said additional charges could be filed as authorities continue investigating the incident.