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Bus Driver In Lakewood Faces Child Abuse Charge

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) - A bus driver is facing child abuse charges after an altercation with a 12-year-old student in Lakewood.

David Blanchard, 62, is a substitute driver for the Jefferson County School District.

Witnesses told Lakewood police that on Friday at Bear Creek K-8 School before the bus ride home started Blanchard fought with a boy on his bus who was being disruptive and was howling and yelling.

The student wound up with several scratches and abrasions. He may face a charge of harasment for pushing the driver.

Blanchard was charged with child abuse and was released on a summons to appear in court.

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