Probe into flashing continues
Ewing School bus driver accused of exposing himself remains on paid leaveBy Kate York, kyork@mariettatimes.com
A Ewing School bus driver accused of exposing himself remains on paid administrative leave as an investigation continues, said the superintendent of the Washington County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
Mary Ann Chamberlain said the driver, accused of exposing himself July 3 in the 500 block of Montgomery Street, will be fired if the allegation is shown to be true but the board plans to take no further action until the legal process is complete.
"I certainly want this to be cleared up and hope nothing is true, but we'll leave that up to the proper people," Chamberlain said. "We'll take action when the police finish their investigation."
Marietta police Capt. Jeff Waite said Tuesday that the investigation is ongoing and there have been no arrests.
"There's nothing new to report," he said.
Chamberlain said the alleged flashing was reported by a staff member at a group home. The bus had been transporting some of the board's adult consumers but they did not witness the incident, she said.
"Some of our adult consumers were there but they were not right in the area where it occurred," she said. "We questioned all of those able to communicate and they had no knowledge of it."
Chamberlain said all bus drivers and employees undergo background checks before being offered employment.
"They not only have a state (background check) but an FBI one as well," she said. "We scrutinize probably more than anyone else because of the people we serve."
The driver in question was not a longtime employee, Chamberlain said, and they haven't had any similar problems with employees before.
"The incidents we deal with are generally outsiders who are neglecting or abusing someone," she said.
The incident did not involve a Community Action Bus Lines bus driver, as was initially reported in The Marietta Times due to incorrect information provided by the Marietta Police Department.
Chamberlain said the affected Ewing bus routes, which are needed year-round due to adult programming, are being covered by substitute drivers until the investigation is complete.
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07-21-08 9:37 PM
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so, if the man is innocent, will the paper put that on the front page? No...wait. That won't be as juicy.
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surprised
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07-17-08 5:59 PM
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I'm retired and use my spellcheck!! Maybe too much time on my hands but I'm not petty or nasty. He sounds young and if it was my son I'm be glad if someone told him so he could try to improve.
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jenn123
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07-17-08 8:18 AM
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you would be AMAZED of the amount of people who work in this field with handicaps are falsely accused. All cases need to be look at at, but NEVER judge. I personally know of people accused of many things by the mentally ill, then after a state hearing you will find out the accused was just mad they didnt get a cookie. I think they should NOT release names until proven guilty.
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beardmore4
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07-17-08 2:50 AM
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I feel bad for anyone ever in this situation because if it is not true and they announce your name in the paper then you are branded for life.I hope they find out the truth before they go putting someones name in the paper and ruin their life before they find out whether it's true or not, how horrible would that be.
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CluelessOH
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07-17-08 12:17 AM
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I wonder why they haven't released the drivers name? If it were any other situation the name would have been released immediately. Obviously they have something to hide.
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mjf1966
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07-16-08 11:33 PM
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It is also pretty nasty and petty when someone has nothing better to do then to berate someone else for their spelling abilities
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mjf1966
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07-16-08 11:30 PM
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Even though I don't agree with brandon24's comment at all, this is an open forum and everyone has a right to his/her opinion.
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Darby1952
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07-16-08 9:02 PM
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amazing
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musicgirl4316
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07-16-08 6:26 PM
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Brandon- lets say someone accuses you of messing up BIG time on your job... Like, it could cost the place thousands of dollars... Would you want them to fire you on the spot, OR would you rather them hear what you have to say, and have an investigation? You're being extremely naive, and a total jerk about it.
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troyinohio
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07-16-08 5:38 PM
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Every Ewing bus driver and employee that I have met have been top notch and very caring to consumers. I don't believe any of it.
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Nikizimm
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07-16-08 3:47 PM
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BRANDON24 YOU ALWAYS GET ON HERE MAKING SUCH JUDGEMENTAL, UN-CALLED FOR REMARKS, MY ADVICE IS TO FIND SOMETHING BETTER TO DO WITH YOUR TIME.
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surprised
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07-16-08 2:11 PM
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How can you fire someone when you're not sure this happened?? Get a grip Brandon, you can't judge and you can't spell!
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littlepig
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07-16-08 10:54 AM
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Don't presume guilt. And are there cameras on the buses?
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brandon24
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07-16-08 10:07 AM
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this is so dum fire the man before he goes to court
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