Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published May 17, 2024 10:18 A.M., Updated 11:07 A.M.

(Hopewell Township, Pa) A Hopewell bus driver has been suspended following an incident. In a statement sent out by Hopewell Superintendent Dr. Jeff Beltz, during a bus trip transporting students to Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School and Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School Thursday morning, a Lincoln park student witnessed “what was believed to be a revolver fall from the driver’s possession to the floor while the bus was moving”.

The release states “It was immediately picked up by the seated driver and placed out of sight as the bus continued its route”.  Upon arrival to the school, the student reported the incident to school officials and an investigation began. Hopewell Police say the driver admitted he had the weapon on the bus and that it fell out while transporting students.

The driver faces legal action and has been suspended indefinitely. Hopewell Police report the incident is still under investigation.