A Florida school bus driver has been charged with child abuse and child neglect after allegedly pulling a 6-year-old boy’s hair during an altercation and telling him never to touch his daughter. The incident, which occurred on November 20, 2024, has led to significant legal consequences for the bus driver, Lazaro Treminio, who is now facing serious allegations.
According to the police report, the altercation began when Treminio intervened in a dispute between the young boy and his daughter. The boy’s older sister reportedly stepped in to prevent the argument from escalating into a physical confrontation. However, Treminio allegedly pulled the boy’s hair and told him not to touch his daughter. The boy, who is described as “very articulate” and able to distinguish between truth and lies, later recounted the incident to his parents, who reported the matter to the authorities.
In addition to the hair-pulling incident, the boy also reported being bullied by other children on the bus. He stated that Treminio had allegedly encouraged other students to bully him. On at least one occasion, the boy said that another child slammed him to the floor of the bus, causing him to hit his head. The boy’s older sister corroborated his account, confirming the hair-pulling incident and describing how her brother had been repeatedly body-slammed by larger children.
The sister also claimed that Treminio instructed her to keep quiet and not tell their parents about the bullying or the altercation. This raised further concerns about Treminio’s behavior and his role in the incidents.
The boy’s parents reported the allegations to the authorities on November 21, 2024, the day after the incident. Following an investigation, Treminio was arrested during a traffic stop on January 4, 2025. He was detained in the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on a $7,500 bond.
The charges against Treminio are significant, as they involve both child abuse and neglect. The alleged actions of the bus driver have sparked outrage, with many questioning his judgment and the safety of the children under his care. The case has drawn attention to the issue of bullying on school buses and the responsibility of bus drivers to maintain a safe environment for students.
The boy’s parents, along with the authorities, are continuing to investigate the events surrounding the incident. The case has raised broader concerns about the role of school bus drivers in managing conflicts and ensuring the safety of children during their daily commutes. As the legal proceedings unfold, Treminio’s future remains uncertain, and the community is left to grapple with the serious implications of his actions.
