# Church deacon arrested for kicking children off bus

> Church deacon charged after reportedly kicking kids off bus and leaving them on road.
- Title: Church deacon arrested for kicking children off bus | Shortify
- Summary: Church deacon charged after reportedly kicking kids off bus and leaving them on road. Erin Menefee, 42, a church deacon and teacher, was arrested for kicking…
- Keywords: erin menefee, albany ga, oakridge baptist church, church deacon, teacher, reckless conduct, children, bus, road, news, local, Church
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/12/church-deacon-teacher-arrested-reportedly-kicking-children-off-bus-leaving-them-side-road
- Published: 2026-10-12T21:44:12.109+00:00
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- Topics: erin menefee, albany ga, oakridge baptist church, church deacon, teacher, reckless conduct, children, bus, road, news, local
## Church deacon arrested
Erin Menefee, 42, a church deacon and teacher, was arrested for kicking children off his bus and leaving them on the road.
## Children left on road
A woman reported her three children and their 10-year-old friend were kicked off the church bus by Menefee.
## Menefee's defense
Menefee claimed the kids were disruptive and he needed to put them off the bus for his safety.
## Arrested for reckless conduct
Menefee was charged with multiple counts of reckless conduct after police found he should have waited for someone to pick up the children.
## Key takeaway

Erin Menefee, 42, a church deacon and teacher, was arrested for kicking children off his bus and leaving them on the road.