Instructional Assistant Arrested, Charged with Child Abuse at Latonia Elementary
An instructional assistant, Bryan Bundy, 61, has been arrested and charged with second-degree criminal abuse after allegedly assaulting a child at Latonia Elementary School in Covington, Kentucky. The district has confirmed Bundy is no longer employed by the school.
Nashville, TN, September 5, 2026 —
Bryan Bundy, a 61-year-old instructional assistant, has been arrested and faces charges of second-degree criminal abuse. The alleged incident occurred at Latonia Elementary School in Covington, Kentucky.
The Covington Police Department is handling the investigation. Details regarding the specific nature of the alleged assault or the date of the incident were not immediately available. The exact age of the child involved was also not provided.
A spokesperson for the school district confirmed that Bundy is no longer employed by the district. The district has stated it is cooperating with law enforcement in the ongoing investigation. Further information about the timeline of Bundy’s employment or the circumstances leading to his arrest was not disclosed.
The charge of second-degree criminal abuse in Kentucky typically involves causing serious physical injury to a child or creating a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury. Specific legal definitions and potential penalties vary.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details at this time. The name of the arresting agency and the specific court where charges were filed were not provided in the initial summary.
The status of Bundy’s employment with the school district was confirmed as terminated following the arrest. The district has not commented on any potential internal review processes beyond confirming his departure.
Story summarized from the original created by Matt Schaffer, Jordan Gartner on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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