Instructional assistant accused of assaulting child at elementary school

COVINGTON, Ky. (WXIX/Gray News) - A Kentucky man has been arrested after being accused of assaulting a child at an elementary school.

According to Covington police, Bryan Bundy, 61, was charged with second-degree criminal abuse against a child 12 or under after receiving reports of a juvenile being assaulted by an adult at Latonia Elementary School on Thursday.

Bundy worked as an instructional assistant for Covington Independent Public Schools. Police said its domestic abuse response team was contacted, and he was taken into custody.

The 61-year-old was transported to the Kenton County Detention Center.

On Friday, Covington Independent Public Schools Superintendent Cortnei Flucas announced Bundy was no longer employed by the district.

“School administration acted immediately to protect students and engage law enforcement and the appropriate state agencies,” the announcement read. “The individual is no longer employed by the district. The safety, well-being, and protection of our students remain the highest priorities of Covington Independent Public Schools.”

Officials said the investigation remains ongoing.