FORMER SDOC BUS DRIVER INDICTED BY GRAND JURY

A former school bus driver for Oconee County Schools was indicted by a grand jury this week.

74-year-old Windell Sutton Powell, Jr., of Seneca, was fired from the district in May after he was charged with one count each of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor – 2nd Degree and Criminal Solicitation of a Minor as well as two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor – 3rd Degree.

The Sheriff’s Office investigation began on May 3rd of this year after a family member of the victim spoke with a deputy in regards to text messages that were discovered between the victim and Powell, Jr. which indicated a sexual relationship.

It was determined by investigators that Powell, Jr. had sexually assaulted the victim, who was a teenager, between November 2021 and May 2022. The investigation involved only one victim.

Powell was released from jail on May 13th after he posted a $70,000 bond.