News Summary
A 35-year-old woman, Samantha Spoor, has been arrested in Currituck County after a viral video showed her verbally assaulting schoolchildren on a bus. Spoor faces charges of communicating threats, disorderly conduct, and trespassing following a confrontation regarding alleged bullying of her son. The footage amassed over 1.7 million views, eliciting community outrage and prompting a review of school transportation policies by Currituck County Schools to ensure student safety.
Currituck County, NC – A 35-year-old woman faces legal charges after a disturbing incident captured on video went viral, showing her directing racial slurs and threats at schoolchildren on a bus. Samantha Spoor has been arrested and charged with communicating threats, trespassing, and disorderly conduct following the incident that took place on May 15, 2023.
The video, which has amassed over 1.7 million views online, shows Spoor aggressively yelling at students and using explicit language, including the N-word. The confrontation reportedly stemmed from the allegation that her son had been bullied by other children prior to the incident.
Witnesses have corroborated Spoor’s aggressive behavior during the altercation, with accounts from students and the bus driver indicating that she repeatedly hurled expletives and racial slurs. The arrest warrant states that Spoor allegedly threatened to “physically injure the person of multiple children” and expressed her intentions with statements such as “I will f*** you up.”
According to court and incident reports, Spoor approached the bus after her son was reportedly kicked by other students. Following this episode, she decided to remove her son from Moyock Middle School, citing ongoing bullying issues. Spoor has claimed that she previously reached out to the school principal and transportation department regarding the bullying incidents.
In response to the incident, Currituck County Schools has condemned Spoor’s behavior, labeling it as “unacceptable” and initiated a review of their transportation procedures to prevent similar occurrences in the future. Parents in the community, like Christina Bailey, expressed disappointment about an adult’s conduct not only directly towards their children but also reflecting poorly on the community as a whole.
After her arrest, Spoor was released on a secured bond of $2,000. She is scheduled for a court hearing on June 27, 2025, to face the charges against her. The backlash from this event raises questions about the responsibility of parents in protecting their children while also instilling respect for others within the community.
The situation has sparked discussions on the support systems in place for students facing bullying and the potential need for better mechanisms for parents to address grievance concerns. As the implications of this incident unfold, the emphasis remains on ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all students within the school district.
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Additional Resources
- WTKR: Woman in Viral Currituck Co. School Bus Video Regrets Using Slur
- Wikipedia: Racial Slurs
- WAVY: Video of Woman Boards Currituck Co. School Bus
- Google Search: School Bullying North Carolina
- 13 News Now: Woman Climbs onto Currituck School Bus
- Google Scholar: Bullying Intervention Strategies
- WTVR: School Bus Video Threat Update
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Bullying
- WTKR: Video Shows Adult Allegedly Calling Student the N-Word
- Google News: Currituck County School Bus Incident
