Taunton, MA school crossing guard arrested and charged in two separate incidents – NBC Boston

A school crossing guard accused of attacking a mother outside a high school in Taunton, Massachusetts, was arrested for a second time that same day.

The second incident involved journalists who had gathered outside the courthouse for the arraignment.

Louis Chaves, 68, is suspected of repeatedly hitting a woman and her child with a stop sign baton on Monday morning.

The woman told police she had to sneeze and stopped to get a tissue. Chaves then began yelling at her to keep driving.

Local residents say the road is very busy and can test people’s patience. However, the 68-year-old’s son-in-law says an attack would be completely out of character for him.

“This man has been a crossing guard at the school for years and has never had the slightest problem. He greets every child who passes by and never has any problems with other people,” he said.

On Tuesday, Chaves will appear in court on charges related to the incident with the photographers.