# 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.
- Title: Church deacon leaves kids on road miles from home | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: church, deacon, kids, bus, road, miles, home, cursing, disruptive, albany, georgia, police
- Source: Law & Crime — https://lawandcrime.com/crime/church-deacon-kicks-4-kids-off-bus-leaves-them-on-the-side-of-the-road-miles-from-home-because-they-were-cursing-and-being-disruptive-cops
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- Topics: church, deacon, kids, bus, road, miles, home, cursing, disruptive, albany, georgia, police
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.