Former Littleton Public Schools Aide Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Nonverbal Autistic Children On School Bus in 2024

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) – A former Littleton Public Schools aide pleaded guilty to 10 counts of third-degree assault of an at-risk child and two counts of child abuse for assaulting children on a school bus in 2024, according to the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

According to the DA’s Office, a criminal investigation into 30-year-old Kiarra Jones was launched after a parent of a nonverbal child with autism reported that her son came home with bruises on his foot.

Upon contacting the transportation director for Littleton Public Schools, the DA’s Office said surveillance from the bus camera system was reviewed. They said the footage showed that the boy had been physically assaulted by Jones on the bus multiple times, dating back to February 2024. In all, they said three total victims were identified.

She was reportedly fired from her bus aide job following her arrest in April 2024.

On Monday morning, the attorney’s office said Jones initially pleaded guilty to all charges, but shortly before 9 a.m., Jones pleaded guilty to 10 felonies and two misdemeanors.

Her sentencing is scheduled for March 18 at 2 p.m., and according to the attorney’s office, each felony count carries a maximum sentence of 1.5 years in prison.

“This defendant was placed in a position of trust with defenseless children, and she clearly abused that responsibility,” District Attorney Amy Padden said. “Her actions are inexcusable. This resolution allows the victims and their families to move forward without the trauma of a trial, while still ensuring accountability.”

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