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Couple arrested after violent confrontation on school bus

Greenwood, IN A couple was arrested after allegedly attacking children on a school bus in Greenwood. Donquarious Ridley, 27, and Raven Barner, 25, were charged on Monday with multiple counts of battery on a child.

The incident occurred on the morning of October 31 when Ridley and Barner boarded a school bus to confront children purportedly bullying their son. Witnesses reported seeing the couple shout at the children and initiate a verbal altercation.

According to a probable cause affidavit, school bus camera footage captured the entire incident. The video reportedly showed Barner confronting two children and threatening physical violence.

At one point, Barner allegedly encouraged her stepson to engage in a fight. The bus driver intervened but was later struck by Barner while trying to protect the children.

Ridley was also seen on the footage urging his son to fight back. Following the altercation, Ridley allegedly threw one child to the ground and pushed another back into a bus seat.

Police located Ridley and Barner while they were driving and initiated a traffic stop. They were subsequently arrested and booked into the Johnson County Jail.

Both individuals face charges related to battery on children under the age of 14. Ridley also faces charges for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Ridley is scheduled to appear in court on December 1, while Barner will appear on December 4. Neither appeared on the Johnson County Jail roster as of Tuesday.

Teacher charged after THC gummies ingested by students in Indiana high school

Angola, IN

A high school teacher is facing legal issues after two students consumed THC gummies, mistakenly believing they were regular candy. The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation following a report on Friday morning regarding the incident, which occurred on Thursday during the last class period.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the students ate the gummies in class and were not aware the candy contained THC. Additional findings indicated that Debra McGillem, a 49-year-old language arts teacher at Angola High School, had brought the gummies to school.

McGillem, who lives in Reading, Michigan, approximately 25 miles from the school, was taken into custody by law enforcement. Deputies discovered additional suspected THC gummies in her possession, and she was reportedly operating a vehicle while impaired.

Charges against McGillem include neglect of a dependent and possession of a controlled substance on school property, both categorized as level 6 felonies. She also faces a misdemeanor charge for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Additionally, the Indiana Department of Child Services has been notified of the incident.

The teacher was booked into the Steuben County Jail with a bond set at $6,500. She remained in custody as of Saturday morning.

Matthew L. Widenhoefer, superintendent of Metropolitan School District of Steuben County, addressed the situation to parents in a Facebook post. He stated that the district is aware of the matter and is conducting an internal investigation, emphasizing that appropriate disciplinary actions will follow district policies and applicable laws.