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Bus aide accused of abusing child with special needs in Crawford

Bus aide faces criminal charges after allegedly abused special needs child in Crawford.

News 12 Staff

May 18, 2026, 6:06 AM

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A bus aide is facing charges after police said he abused a nonverbal child with special needs in the Town of Crawford in Orange County.

Eric Bianco is accused of slapping and kneeing a child with autism and other health concerns on two separate occasions, police said.

He worked for First Student Transportation Company, officials said.

Bianco was arrested Friday, police said.

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