James R. Gibson, 35, of Bellefontaine, was issued a court summons after boarding a school bus and yelling at the driver and students over allegations that his daughter was being bullied.
Bellefontaine Police were called around 4:10 p.m. Friday to the intersection of Lawrence Street and Garfield Avenue after a distress call came from a school bus.
Officers initially received a report of a possible fight on the bus.
However, the bus driver told police the incident involved Gibson, who boarded the bus without permission while the door was open.
The driver said Gibson began yelling at her about allegations that his daughter was being bullied.
He then turned his attention toward the students, yelling and using profanity while trying to identify who had been bullying his daughter.
Several children were visibly upset, with multiple students crying during the incident.
The driver told officers she felt threatened and could not safely continue the bus route until the situation was resolved.
Police said Gibson admitted boarding the bus and yelling profanity in the direction of the children.
He told officers he allowed his emotions to get the best of him because he was trying to protect his daughter.
Gibson was issued a summons and ordered to appear in Bellefontaine Municipal Court on November 16 at 9 a.m.
The bus was then allowed to continue its route.