The New Jersey State Police have arrested Franck Lafortune.
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.
According to the New Jersey State Police, on Monday, Feb. 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.
School officials immediately notified law enforcement of 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.
Superintendent Christine Vespe stated that the driver has been suspended and will have no further involvement with the Shamong School District. The safety of the students, staff and community are not at risk. The school district will continue to work with law enforcement on this ongoing investigation.
