Woman Arrested After Boarding School Bus With Gun
A 19-year-old was taken into custody in Indianapolis after allegedly blocking and boarding a school bus.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Law Enforcement
Police arrested 19-year-old Jamiya Sutton after she allegedly blocked a school bus with her car and boarded it while armed. The incident involved 37 children and occurred on the east side of Indianapolis.
Why it matters
The confrontation stemmed from a road rage dispute over an earlier incident involving a construction sign. No injuries were reported, but the incident led to serious felony charges for the suspect.
Jamiya Sutton is currently held in the Marion County Jail without bond. She faces charges of criminal confinement, pointing a firearm, and unauthorized entry.
The players
Jamiya Sutton
The 19-year-old suspect faces multiple felony charges following the confrontation.
Marion County Jail
This is the detention facility where the suspect is currently being held without bond.
The details
Sutton allegedly parked her Kia K4 sideways to block the path of the bus at E. 36th and N. DeQuincy streets. She forced the door open and boarded the vehicle while armed with a Glock 17 Gen 4 handgun containing 21 live rounds.
Timeline
September 16, 2026: Police responded to the road rage incident.
September 23, 2026: Jamiya Sutton was arrested.
September 24, 2026: Sutton is scheduled for an initial court hearing at 1 p.m.
Legal Context
This case reflects broader efforts by Indianapolis authorities to aggressively prosecute incidents involving threats to public transportation. It follows a pattern of heightened enforcement for road rage incidents that endanger minors.
Residents on the east side of Indianapolis should expect continued police vigilance following this high-profile road rage event. Local authorities have emphasized the priority of school bus safety for all students in the district.
The takeaway
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the legal consequences for drivers who confront school buses on public roads. Motorists are encouraged to report concerns to law enforcement rather than intervening directly.
What happens next
Jamiya Sutton is scheduled for an initial court hearing on September 24, 2026, at 1 p.m.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox 59.
