‘I am going to cook you all’ — Pennsylvania bus driver faces charges after allegedly punishing children

(WJET/WFXP) – A Pennsylvania bus driver faces charges after allegedly threatening and punishing elementary school children.

On Wednesday, September 17, the Sugarcreek Borough Police Department received multiple complaints from parents who stated that their children had gotten off the school bus crying and sweating.

According to police, the Valley Grove Elementary School bus driver, 75-year-old Harvey Sliker, wanted to “punish the children for their behavior,” and advised that they close their windows while Sliker put the heater on full blast.

Once they closed their windows, Sliker reportedly stated, “I am going to cook you all.”

The outside temperature at the time of the incident was 74 degrees.

After conducting an investigation, officers found that due to the outside temperature, the inside of the school bus could have reached temperatures of about 95-100 degrees.

Sliker allegedly also stated that he was going to bring in a paddle for the children the next day.

The bus driver is being charged with simple assault and recklessly endangering another person. He is also not allowed on school property or at functions where school activities occur.