Bus driver accused of sexually abusing special needs individuals in Tustin

SEXUAL ABUSE SUSPECT ARRESTED

SUSPECT: Jon Francis Farris M/W Age 57

On Wednesday April 26 2017, members of the Tustin Police Department arrested Jon Farris as a result of an investigation regarding the sexual abuse of individuals with special needs. Farris, a contract bus driver responsible for the transportation of special needs individuals, was arrested after allegations were brought to the attention of the Tustin Police Department. These allegations involved the sexual abuse of special needs individuals while Farris was working as a bus driver. It should be noted that Farris was not affiliated with the Tustin Unified School District in any way.

The Tustin Police Department is looking for the assistance of the public to locate any other witnesses or potential victims of Farris. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Nguyen at 714-573-3200, or 714-573-3372. For press inquiries, please contact Lt. John Strain at 714-573-3255.

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Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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