Instructional Assistant Arrested on Child Abuse Charges at Latonia Elementary

Kansas City, MO, September 5, 2026 —

Latonia Elementary School in Covington, Kentucky, is at the center of an incident involving the arrest of an instructional assistant. Bryan Bundy, 61, has been charged with second-degree criminal abuse. Authorities allege that Bundy assaulted a child on school grounds.

The Covington Police Department is handling the investigation. The specific details surrounding the alleged assault have not been fully disclosed by law enforcement at this time. Information regarding the date of the alleged incident or the exact circumstances leading to the arrest was not immediately available in the provided details.

Following the arrest and the charges being filed, the school district took immediate action regarding Bundy’s employment status. A representative for the district confirmed that Bryan Bundy is no longer employed by them. The district stated that they are cooperating with the ongoing investigation by law enforcement.

Second-degree criminal abuse is a serious charge that, depending on jurisdiction and specific statutes, can carry significant penalties. The details of the alleged assault, including the age and condition of the child involved, were not made public. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses. The community is awaiting more information regarding the case and the steps being taken to ensure the safety and well-being of students within the school system. The name of the child involved has not been released. The specific school district policies regarding employee background checks and incident reporting were not detailed in the initial summary.

Story summarized from the original created by Matt Schaffer, Jordan Gartner on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.

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