A school bus aide on Long Island is facing serious charges after police say he physically abused multiple special needs students — including allegedly sitting on them to restrain them.
Authorities say the disturbing incident happened back in January, but the case led to an arrest this week.
According to Nassau County Police, 37-year-old Devone Medlock, who worked with students at Grand Avenue School, was taken into custody on March 17 after an investigation into what detectives described as abusive behavior on a school bus.
Police allege Medlock became both physically and verbally aggressive with several children.
Investigators say he pushed, slammed, restrained, and even sat on students during the incident.
The alleged abuse was first reported on January 13, prompting an investigation that eventually led to his arrest at his home in Amityville.
Medlock has now been hit with multiple charges, including six counts of third-degree assault, six counts of menacing, and six counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
Officials say he is expected to face arraignment following the arrest.
Both the school district and the bus company quickly cut ties.
Uniondale School District Superintendent Monique Darrisaw-Akil said the aide was “immediately” fired and confirmed the district reported the incident to law enforcement.
“The safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority,” she said, adding that the district is fully cooperating with investigators.
First Student, the bus company that employed Medlock, also called the alleged behavior “unacceptable” and said it would not be tolerated.
Police are now urging anyone who may have had similar experiences involving the suspect to come forward.
The investigation remains ongoing.