Log In


Reset Password
  • MENU
    State
    Monday, May 06, 2024

    Conn College grad charged with terrorizing school bus in Fairfield

    FAIRFIELD (AP) — A former Forbes Magazine publisher is facing charges after police say he attacked a bus full of elementary school children in Connecticut.

    The Connecticut Post reports 64-year-old James Berrien of Westport was charged Tuesday with breach of peace and disorderly conduct for a Dec. 21 road rage incident.

    Berrien is an alumnus of Connecticut College and a former chairman of its Board of Trustees.

    Police say bus driver Danny Castro told them Berrien began chasing the bus with his convertible BMW after they came to an intersection simultaneously, and the bus drove through.

    Castro told police Berrien began tailgating and when the bus stopped, he forced his way on, pushing children aside and screaming as children cowered in the back.

    His lawyer says Berrien strongly disputes the allegations and looks forward to his day in court.

    Investigators say they identified Berrien from bus surveillance video.

    Comment threads are monitored for 48 hours after publication and then closed.