2019 News Release

State Police Charge School Bus Driver for Watching Pornography in Front of Children

Shamong Township, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police have arrested Franck Lafortune, 64, of Burlington Township, N.J. for allegedly watching pornography in front of children on a school bus.

On Monday, February 4, staff members from the Indian Mills Elementary School were notified that two children informed their parents that they observed their school bus driver, Franck Lafortune, watching a pornographic video on his cell phone prior to exiting the bus at 8:30 a.m. The bus was reportedly parked at the time.  

The parents of the children later notified troopers after they learned of the incident.  As a result of the investigation by troopers from the New Jersey State Police Red Lion Station and detectives from the Troop “C” Criminal Investigation Office, Franck Lafortune was charged with obscenity to minors under the age of 18 and released pending a court appearance.

Charges are mere accusations, and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.

Franck Lafortune

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