Denton ISD bus driver suspended after alleged erratic driving incident

NORTH TEXAS – A Denton ISD school bus driver has been placed on leave after several people reported he drove unsafely on Tuesday, putting children in danger.

The incident occurred on Crestmeadow Street near West Windsor Drive.

“You can hear the kids on the bus screaming, 'Help us. Help us. Someone help us. Get us off the bus,'” Ceara Thornton said.

Thornton said three of her nephews were on board. Her sister called 911 and began recording on her cellphone.

“I described what happened and they said the bus driver told them to sit down and if they didn't sit down he would show them,” Thornton said.

Thornton's sister, Kiara King, said her boys hit their heads and the bus driver repeatedly slammed the door on her arms.

“She locked her in the door,” Thornton said. “She tried to talk to him.”

Denton police said the bus driver denies any wrongdoing. They are reviewing camera footage and report that all children are fine.

“This is very scary because we send our children to school and expect them to be out of danger,” Thornton said. “We want the driver to be held accountable.”