Indiana Woman In Trouble After Attacking Son’s Alleged Bully In School Bus

An Indiana mother is facing multiple felony charges after she and her teenage daughter allegedly attacked a middle school student inside a school bus.

The shocking incident, which was caught on security footage and a viral video, has sparked debate over parental involvement in school conflicts.

Authorities have condemned the attack, emphasizing that adults should not take matters into their own hands when dealing with bullying allegations.

On March 6, 2025, Warren Township School police were called to a school bus near the intersection of E. 35th Street and N. Richardt Avenue after a violent altercation broke out.

Security footage and viral video clips revealed that 36-year-old Latea Hentz boarded the bus with her 17-year-old daughter and 13-year-old son to confront an eighth-grade student whom she claimed had been bullying her son.

The footage reportedly showed Hentz's daughter and son approaching the 14-year-old boy before her son immediately started fighting him.

Moments later, Hentz is seen walking down the aisle while yelling, "Beat his -ss, beat his -ss." She then physically joined the altercation, throwing multiple punches at the boy and pulling his hair while her two children continued the attack.

During the fight, Hentz also threatened other students on the bus. She said, "I'm going to tear this up, I'm tired of you b-tch -ss kids." She also challenged them by asking, "Anybody want to get active?"

A bystander, shocked by the attack, could be heard urging them to stop, saying, "Hey, don't jump him. Why are you jumping him?"

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When police arrived at the scene, they first spoke with Hentz, who claimed that her son had been experiencing an "ongoing bullying situation" and had "not been acting like himself lately."

She told officers that she boarded the bus with her daughter to address the issue after her son told her he had been slapped in the face the previous day.

However, Hentz denied any involvement in the fight, stating that only her son and the 14-year-old had exchanged blows. Her 17-year-old daughter also did not mention the attack.

Police then interviewed the victim, who had noticeable injuries, including swelling in his left eye and a laceration on his face.

He told officers that two women had suddenly boarded the bus that morning and began hitting him in the face while screaming.

The 14-year-old boy's mother later confirmed to police that her son had called her and said, "He had been jumped by a mom and her kids."

She also revealed that her son, who is half-Mexican, had recently been subjected to racist jokes about immigration enforcement.

The boy was taken to Riley Children’s Hospital, where doctors determined that he had suffered a fractured nose, facial bruising, and an eye injury.

Following the investigation, Warren Township Schools police initially classified the incident as a "simple assault disturbance" and trespassing.

However, as more evidence emerged, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office filed more severe charges against Hentz. She is now facing Criminal Confinement—level 4 Felony; Battery Resulting in Moderate Injury—level 6 Felony; intimidation—level 6 Felony; and Criminal Trespass—level 6 Felony.

A stay-away order has also been issued against Hentz, legally prohibiting her from contacting the 14-year-old victim or entering any property owned by Warren Township Schools.

Additionally, prosecutors confirmed that her 17-year-old daughter and 13-year-old son are also facing potential criminal charges for their roles in the altercation.

Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears strongly condemned the attack, stating that Hentz not only assaulted the victim but actively escalated the situation. He emphasized that parents should never take justice into their own hands, especially in school-related conflicts.

"When parents make the decision to get on a school bus, when they have no business being on a school bus, you can either serve as a peacekeeper or make the situation 20-30 times worse," Mears said per Fox 59.

He further stressed the importance of resolving disputes through proper channels rather than resorting to violence.

"For us as adults, we're supposed to create a safe environment for kids, and kids should feel safe on a school bus," he added. "That was taken away from a lot of kids based on what is alleged to have occurred."

Mears also called for parents to set a better example when dealing with student conflicts. "Adults need to be adults," he stated. "If there's a conflict between students, that's something that can be resolved through kids, and if parents need to be involved, the resolution is going to administrators. It's not taking matters into your own hands and engaging in violence."