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- calendar_today October 13, 2026
Indy Man Receives Sentence for Greenwood School Bus Assault
An Indianapolis man received his sentence after boarding a Greenwood school bus and assaulting multiple children in an incident that occurred in October 2025. The case has drawn attention for issues related to school violence and parental misconduct.
Incident Overview: Greenwood School Bus Altercation
The event took place on October 31, 2025, when Donquarious Ridley, 28, and Raven Barner boarded a school bus near Dover Drive and Scarborough Lane in Greenwood, Indiana. According to police, the pair entered the bus without permission to confront children they believed were bullying their son. Security footage later reviewed by law enforcement showed Ridley and Barner yelling at the children.
Details of the Assault and Arrest
During the heated encounter, Barner was observed striking two children after threatening a boy. Ridley reportedly threw one child to the ground so his son could hit him and also struck two other children, directing his son to hit another child. Both adults were subsequently arrested during a nearby traffic stop, as confirmed by authorities.
Felony Charges and Legal Sentencing Outcome
The Johnson County Prosecutor's Office announced that Donquarious Ridley pleaded guilty to felony counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and battery on a person less than 14. Judge Roesener sentenced Ridley to two years in prison, followed by two years on probation. Additionally, Ridley must complete anger management and substance abuse treatment as part of his legal sentencing.
Prosecutor Lance Hamner commented, "You don’t get on a school bus and hit little kids. Parents are supposed to protect children and teach them right from wrong. Ridley did the exact opposite in this incident." The case was seen as an important step for juvenile protection and addressing school bus assault incidents.
Co-Defendant’s Sentencing and Additional Charges
Raven Barner, who was also involved in the bus confrontation, pleaded guilty in June to two counts of battery on a person less than 14 and resisting law enforcement. Barner received a sentence of one year in prison and one year of probation. The coordinated action by the Johnson County Prosecutor's Office highlighted their approach to dealing with cases of child battery and parental misconduct.
Implications for School Violence and Community Response
The Greenwood school bus incident underscores ongoing concerns about school violence and the expectation that parents protect rather than endanger children. The legal response, including requirements for anger management and substance abuse treatment, reflects efforts to address behavioral concerns and prevent similar events in the future.
Source: fox59.com.
