UPDATE: Former Barrington bus monitor charged with second-degree child molestation

BARRINGTON, R.I. (WLNE) — A former Rhode Island school bus monitor has been arraigned on several charges including three counts of second-degree child molestation, according to Barrington Police Department Chief Michael Correia.

Kevin P. Langlois, 58, of Rehoboth, was indicted by a state-wide grand jury Wednesday after evidence was presented by Attorney General Peter Neronha’s office and the Barrington Police Department.

Langlois was arraigned Thursday morning in Providence Superior Court.

Along with the second-degree child molestation charge, Langlois was also charged with one count of indecent solicitation of a child, one count of simple assault and one count of indecent exposure – disorderly conduct.

Langlois’ bail was set at $10,000 surety and he was given a no-contact order with the alleged victims.

Langlois had been working as a bus monitor for Ocean State Transit in the Burlington School District.

According to Chief Correia, the alleged incidents involved two female juveniles between 5 and 12 years old.

The initial complaint in the matter was made to Barrington police on June 12 and a joint investigation was immediately initiated with Neronha’s office.

Two more alleged incidents were later reported.

“This investigation was complicated and required a deliberate and thoughtful approach considering the seriousness of the allegations and the vulnerability of the victims,” said Chief Correia.

“I would like to thank the impacted victims and their families, the Barrington school community, as well as the entire Barrington community for their patience.”

Barrington school officials have issued statements in response to the charges.

Thomas J. Peck of the Barrington School Committee said in part:

“As a parent, as a community member, and as Chairman of the Barrington School Committee, I am furious that a person entrusted with the safety of our children could betray that trust in such a horrific way. We are doing all we can to ensure impacted students and families––and every family in our District––has the support necessary to navigate this difficult situation.”

Acting Barrington Schools Superintendent Chris Ashley also offered comment, saying in part:

“We are sickened by these incidents. Nothing matters more than the safety and well-being of our students. We will continue to pursue every available avenue to understand what occurred, hold all responsible parties accountable, and ensure that nothing like this can ever happen again in Barrington Public Schools. Our hearts are with the impacted students and families, and we remain in communication to offer support navigating this process.”

Ashley also said that Barrington Public Schools are conducting investigations, and any details from the investigations will be released “to the fullest extent the law allows” upon completion. 

The statement from Barrington Public Schools (BPS) issued by Sarah Dell of Advocacy Solutions LLC in Providence also said that Tides Family Services was brought in to provide confidential support and counseling services for families.

An independent third-party investigator was also appointed in the matter.

Documentation from Ocean State Transit has been reviewed by BPS, according to Dell, and town school officials are looking into transportation safety protocols, polices and safeguards.