17-05-2025
VIDEO: Woman faces charges after boarding Currituck Co. school bus, calling student racial slur
CURRITUCK, N.C. (WAVY) — A woman faces charges in connection to an incident Thursday afternoon on a Currituck County School bus, captured on video obtained by 10 On Your Side.
Samantha Spoor, 35, faces three misdemeanor charges: impeding a school bus, disorderly conduct and communicating threats, according to the Currituck County Sheriff's Office. Deputies had yet to serve the warrants as of 3:30 p.m. Friday.
A WAVY 10 viewer who wishes to remain anonymous said her son captured the moments where an unauthorized adult walked onto the school bus and began using profanity and derogatory language towards students.
The video shows an adult woman board the bus and start yelling at students towards the back of the bus. While WAVY 10 decided to edit the attached video to remove the derogatory language, the woman could be heard in the original video calling the students a racial slur while headed off the bus.
Currituck County Schools released a statement following the incident, calling the behavior unacceptable and saying that law enforcement is now involved. The full statement can be read below:
Currituck County Schools is investigating an incident that occurred yesterday afternoon, involving an unauthorized adult boarding one of our school buses, using profane and derogatory language. This matter has been reported to law enforcement and is currently under investigation. This type of behavior is unacceptable and, furthermore, is prohibited by law.
We are fully cooperating with the investigation and reviewing our transportation procedures to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place. Only authorized personnel and students are permitted to board school buses. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority.
Christina Bowyer, Director of Communications & Community Outreach
10 On Your Side has reached out to determine more information on the incident and if the woman will be facing any charges.
Continue to check for updates.
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