News Summary
Gregory Strigglers, a former bus driver for Student Transportation of America, has been arrested for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student. Strigglers faces charges of lewd conduct and unlawful use of a communication device. He claimed to believe the victim was 21, but the investigation is ongoing. The victim’s aunt reported the situation after discovering concerning messages. STA removed Strigglers from his routes upon learning of the allegations, and Duval County Public Schools stated it is cooperating with authorities to ensure student safety.
Jacksonville – A former bus driver for Student Transportation of America, Gregory Strigglers, 31, has been arrested and detained at Duval County Jail after being accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student. Strigglers is facing serious charges that include lewd conduct with a student and unlawful use of a two-way communication device.
Strigglers turned himself into law enforcement just before 1 a.m. on Tuesday after a warrant was issued for his arrest by a judge. In an interview with investigators, he claimed that he believed the victim was of legal age, stating she was 21 years old. This claim is under investigation as authorities assess the evidence against him.
The allegations against Strigglers came to light when the victim’s aunt, Natalie Lacey, discovered troubling evidence in the form of text messages and direct messages on Instagram. Consequently, Lacey reported her findings to STA, leading to further inquiries by detectives from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Following her report, Lacey expressed her frustration with STA for not proactively reaching out to check on her niece’s well-being. As soon as STA became aware of the allegations, Strigglers was immediately removed from his bus routes and is no longer employed by the company.
Lacey has voiced her full support for the ongoing investigation and has stated her intent to attend all court dates to ensure accountability for the alleged actions. In response to the incident, Student Transportation of America issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to student safety and confirmed its cooperation with law enforcement and child welfare authorities.
According to reports, Strigglers met the student in May 2025 and began communicating with her through texting and social media platforms. The revelation of their relationship has prompted further scrutiny by law enforcement and school officials.
Duval County Public Schools has confirmed that they were informed of the incident in August and asserted their cooperation with the ongoing investigation. It is important to note that the district clarified that bus operators, such as Strigglers, are not direct employees of the school district but rather of transportation vendors like STA.
This situation raises significant concerns regarding the safeguarding of students during transportation to and from school, particularly in relation to the conduct of those employed in such sensitive roles. Authorities are actively investigating to determine the full scope of the allegations and any potential failures in student safety protocols.
As the case unfolds, community members are encouraged to remain informed about the investigation and to support continued efforts in ensuring the safety of students in Jacksonville. The situation remains under investigation as authorities gather further evidence and testimonials.
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