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Church deacon leaves kids on road miles from home
Georgia church deacon ditched four children on side of road, miles from home, after they cursed and fought.
In brief
Georgia church deacon ditched four children on side of road, miles from home, after they cursed and fought. A Georgia church deacon allegedly kicked four kids off a bus and left them on the road near a busy intersection, nearly four miles from home, because they were cursing and fighting. Originally reported by Law &…
Church deacon kicks kids off bus
A Georgia church deacon drove a bus that allegedly kicked four children off the bus on their way home.
Kids left miles from home
The children were left at a busy intersection nearly four miles from their home, too far to walk.
Mother searches for children
The mother searched for the children but could not find them, though she saw the bus.
Deacon explains reason
The deacon said he kicked the kids off the bus because they were cursing and hitting each other.
Deacon's admission
The deacon admitted to leaving the children at the intersection after 20 children were on the bus.
Deacon's mistake
The deacon said he should have waited for the relative to arrive before driving away.
Cops arrest deacon
Cops arrested the deacon and took him to Dougherty County Jail where he posted bond.
Deacon charged
Erin Menefee, 42, is charged with four counts of reckless conduct.
Location details
The incident happened at Oakridge Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia.
Children's ages
The children were ages 12, 11, 9, and their 10-year-old friend.
Intersection details
The children were left at the busy intersection of Westover Boulevard and Gillionville Road.
Mother's call
The mother got a call from a relative who said the deacon told her he kicked the kids off the bus.
Passerby helps
A passerby saw the children and drove them home.
Next steps
The deacon's next court date was not immediately listed after being arrested.
Here's the gist
A Georgia church deacon allegedly kicked four kids off a bus and left them on the road near a busy intersection, nearly four miles from home, because they were cursing and fighting.
