Crime & Safety

Danbury Man Charged with Breach of Peace at Bethel School

He became "verbally abusive," according to police, when confronted by school officials.

BETHEL, CT — A man was arrested after passing several school buses in the bus loop at Berry Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon.

Around 3:30 p.m., Richard Holock, 36, of Danbury, drove past several buses in while their red lights were flashing, according to police. When school officials told him to stop, he drove onto the grass. He became "verbally abusive," according to police, when confronted by school officials.

Holock was charged with breach of peace, reckless driving, passing a school bus and criminal mischief in the third degree.

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