Greenwood Man Sentenced for School Bus Assault
Donquarious Ridley received two years in prison for his role in an altercation on a school bus.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Violence
A Greenwood court sentenced 28-year-old Donquarious Ridley to two years in prison and two years of probation. Ridley pleaded guilty to felony battery on a person less than 14 and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Why it matters
The sentencing follows an incident in which Ridley and Raven Barner confronted children on a school bus over bullying allegations. Ridley threw one child to the ground and directed his own son to strike another student.
Donquarious Ridley received a two-year prison sentence and two years of probation after pleading guilty to felony charges. Co-defendant Raven Barner previously received a one-year prison term and one year of probation following her guilty plea in June 2026.
The players
Donquarious Ridley
He is a 28-year-old defendant who pleaded guilty to charges related to an assault on a school bus.
Raven Barner
She is a co-defendant who pleaded guilty to two counts of battery and resisting law enforcement.
The details
Ridley and Barner boarded a school bus near the intersection of Dover Drive and Scarborough Lane on Oct. 31, 2025. In addition to the prison term, the court mandated that Ridley complete anger management and substance abuse treatment.
Timeline
Oct. 31, 2025: Ridley and Barner boarded the school bus.
June 2026: Raven Barner pleaded guilty to battery and resisting law enforcement.
Oct. 13, 2026: Donquarious Ridley received his prison sentence.
Legal Context
This case reflects the judicial focus on protecting students from adult intervention in school conflicts within the state of Indiana. The sentencing follows the established guidelines set by the Indiana criminal code regarding battery on a person less than 14 for offenses committed against minors.
This case highlights the legal consequences for adults who confront children on school property or transport. Residents should be aware that such actions involving minors are prosecuted as serious felonies under local law.
The takeaway
The court ordered Ridley to participate in anger management and substance abuse programs as part of his rehabilitation. These requirements serve as a standard corrective measure for individuals convicted of violent crimes against minors.
Further reading
For more information on legal proceedings in the area, visit Greenwood Violence.
