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A 35-year-old woman, Samantha Spoor, has been arrested after a violent outburst on a Currituck County school bus, which alarmed students and provoked community outrage. Spoor faces multiple charges including communicating threats and disorderly conduct. The incident, captured on video and viewed by over 1.7 million people, compounded from her concerns regarding her son’s alleged bullying at school. The incident raises significant questions about school safety and parental conduct.
Moyock, North Carolina – A 35-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a disturbing incident that took place on a school bus in Currituck County, which was widely shared on social media, sparking outrage among viewers. Samantha Spoor faces several charges, including communicating threats, trespassing, and disorderly conduct, following her erratic behavior on the bus filled with students.
The footage, which has quickly accumulated over 1.7 million views online, shows Spoor boarding the Currituck County Schools bus on May 15. In the video, she can be heard using profane language and making a racial slur. Authorities arrested her on Friday, and she was released shortly thereafter after posting a $2,000 bond.
The incident was reported to have commenced when Spoor allegedly entered the bus and threatened several children while using explicit language, including the N-word. Reports indicate that she yelled statements suggesting violence, expressing her intent to “physically injure” the children. Documentation from the bus driver indicated that Spoor walked onto the bus, berating the children and making threatening comments.
Spoor’s actions were reportedly provoked by concerns for her son, who she claims has been bullied at school. Her son attends Moyock Middle School, and Spoor stated that she had previously discussed her concerns with both the principal and the transportation department. She claimed that there had been instances of bullying involving her son and other students, including allegations that her son was kicked by peers.
It was noted that after the bus incident, Spoor made the decision to remove her son from Moyock Middle School, a step that underlines her frustration with the situation. Despite her use of racial slurs, she has asserted that her remarks were not racially motivated and rather directed toward the parents of the children whom she alleged were involved in bullying.
Witness accounts confirm that Spoor’s behavior has been a recurring issue, as the bus driver reported that similar incidents had occurred before this latest one. Parents from the community have expressed concern and disappointment over Spoor’s conduct, emphasizing that adults should serve as positive role models rather than engage in hostile and aggressive behavior towards children.
In reaction to the situation, officials from Currituck County Schools announced that they are currently reviewing safety protocols and procedures related to bus operations. However, they have not addressed the specific bullying allegations raised by Spoor during her outburst.
Samantha Spoor’s court appearance is scheduled for June 27. As the investigations continue and discussions around bullying and school safety unfold, the community is left grappling with the implications of this incident on its children and educational environment.
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