AUSTIN TX Aug 1 2020 For 17 years, Robert Mata Sr. watched over everyone who crossed his path. “Right here on the corner,” said Herman Mitchell, who lives on across the street from Barrington Elementary. Mitchell just one of the many people graced by Robert’s charm and joy for life. “He was the friendliest man I […]
Manchester NH July 13 2020 The Manchester police department will no longer be responsible for school crossing guards after a month-long battle over who should pay their bill for the time schools were closed for COVID-19. City school board members recently voted to send the bill for hours not worked by crossing guards back to […]
Darien CT April 15 2020 A 66-year-old Fairfield County school crossing guard was arrested for alleged possession of child pornography following a lengthy investigation. Daniel Poccia, 66, of Darien, was arrested on Tuesday, April 14, by Darien Police and charged with possession of child pornography, said Darien Police Capt. Jeremiah P. Marron Jr. The investigation of […]
LAFOURCHE PARISH, Louisiana Feb 22 2020 — Officials say a school traffic guard who was struck by a vehicle while on duty in Lafourche Parish early Thursday morning has died. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has identified the crossing guard as 67-year-old Larry Boudreaux of Thibodaux. Authorities say Boudreaux was struck by a vehicle while directing […]
Thompson CT Nov 27 2019 A father from Thompson is accused of hitting a crossing guard with his car at an elementary school Monday morning, then continuing to assault the elderly man until other people intervened, according to state police. Supt. Melina Smith sent a letter to families Monday that says it happened during arrival […]
Washington DC November 16 2019 A crossing guard stabbed the driver of a van for people with disabilities Wednesday near an elementary school in Northeast Washington, police said. The incident happened about 8:39 a.m. in the 100 block of T Street NE near North Capitol Street and Langley Elementary School, according to D.C. police. The […]
Suffolk County NY May 25 2019 A Suffolk County police crossing guard has been suspended without pay after he was arrested Wednesday and charged with inappropriately touching a teenage girl earlier this month, officials said. Philip Bonaventura, of Lindenhurst, a Suffolk crossing guard assigned to Allegheny Avenue Elementary School, met the girl when she was […]
Bartonville IL May 10 2019 A Bartonville crossing guard was honored for 67 years of service to Oak Grove School District and his community. Gerald Beckette was recognized in the Illinois House on Tuesday. He spent many of his years of service as a crossing guard, in addition to other roles. “This month, Gerald […]
INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. March 4 2019 – Crossing guard Jerome Sutton has been an unsung hero for decades, guiding students safely to class at Sun Valley Middle School. Sutton stepped in front of a fast-moving car Thursday to protect students at the intersection on Wesley Chapel Road. No one was injured in the incident. “There was […]
PESHTIGO, WI Feb 21 2019 Police cited a driver who struck an 82-year-old crossing guard, described as a woman dedicated to keeping children safe, as she was helping kids cross the street, WBAY reports. The Peshtigo Police Department is urging drivers to slow down and use caution after an SUV hit 82-year-old crossing guard Gail Bantes […]