FREDERICK, Md. — A 71-year-old bus driver and Thurmont town commissioner is facing charges after allegedly touching a student inappropriately in Frederick County.
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office says they arrested Robert Lookingbill, of Thurmont, for the crime on Friday. This comes after they were alerted on March 28 by Child Protective Services about a sexual assault of a minor.
Allegedly Lookingbill, a Frederick County Public Schools bus driver, inappropriately touched a student who was on the bus he was operating.
According to the sheriff's office, after an investigation, Lookingbill has been charged with sex abuse of a minor, third-degree sex offense, fourth-degree sex offense, and second-degree assault.
Frederick County Public Schools placed Lookingbill on administrative leave once they were made aware of the complaint. Lookingbill is currently being held without bail at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center.
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, Frederick County States Attorney’s Office, Child Protective Services, and Frederick County Public Schools are working together on the case.
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