A mother’s decision to step onto her daughter’s school bus has landed her behind bars after police say she incited a fight instead of stopping it.
According to Baton Rouge Police, 27-year-old Alicia Clark was arrested on Sept. 12 and charged with simple battery and contributing to the delinquency of a minor following a violent incident the previous morning.
What Happened on the Bus
Clark initially told police she was driving behind the school bus on Sept. 11 when the doors opened and she saw her daughter standing during a fight. She claimed she got on the bus to break up the altercation, then took her daughter and left.
But surveillance footage told a different story. Investigators say the video shows Clark boarding the bus shortly after her daughter moved from the front of the bus to the back, where another student was seated. Once inside, Clark could allegedly be heard yelling, “Punch her in her st”** and later, “whoop her a.”**
Authorities say those commands sparked the fight, and the footage also shows Clark grabbing and pushing the other student during the scuffle.
The Charges
Clark was taken into custody the next day. Police say her actions not only encouraged violence but also escalated a situation involving minors, leading to the criminal charges.
She faces up to six months in jail and fines if convicted of the misdemeanors.
Wider Implications
The case underscores the risks parents face when intervening in school conflicts, especially when surveillance footage provides a different account than their statements to police.
Law enforcement stressed that schools and law officers should handle disputes between students, not parents taking matters into their own hands.
