In Pennsylvania, a school bus aide is facing serious allegations after reportedly engaging in inappropriate conduct with a 14-year-old girl who has special needs. Police say the accused also used his cellphone to capture photographs and videos of the teenager.
The suspect, identified as 62-year-old Ali Khan, has been formally charged with endangering the welfare of a child, corruption of minors, indecent assault, among other related offenses. This was confirmed by the Bensalem Township Police Department.
Khan’s current predicament has landed him in the Bucks County Correctional Facility, unable to secure release after failing to pay 10% of a hefty $500,000 bail.
The serious claims came to light when the girl’s parents reached out to law enforcement on Thursday, July 30. They reported that their daughter had been touched inappropriately by the bus aide earlier the same day, prompting a swift investigation.
The arrest of Ali Khan, aged 62, for allegedly abusing a special needs teenager, has raised significant concern among the community. (Photo courtesy of Bensalem Township Police)
Police said their investigation determined that Khan allegedly touched the Bensalem High School student multiple times on Wednesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 30, while she was riding a bus to the school’s extended school year program.
Investigators said surveillance footage from inside the bus showed Khan directing the girl to a specific seat before allegedly touching her inappropriately while securing her seatbelt and after she was seated.
Police said the footage also appeared to show Khan engaging in sexual conduct and using a cellphone to photograph or record the girl.
Ali Khan was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, corruption of minors and indecent assault. (Google Maps)
“Bensalem Police would like to commend the victim of this assault for having the courage to come forward and report the assault,” police said. “Additionally, Bensalem Police would like to thank the Bensalem School District for their assistance with this investigation. The safety and well-being of our students continues to be the top priority of both the Bensalem Township Police Department and the Bensalem School District.”
The Bensalem Township School District said the employee was immediately removed from service and from the district pending the outcome of criminal and administrative investigations.
“The safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority,” the district said in a statement. “Whenever concerns involving student safety are brought to our attention, we act immediately to protect students, support families, and cooperate fully with law enforcement. We are committed to conducting a thorough administrative review while respecting the integrity of the criminal investigation.”
The footage showed Ali Khan putting his hand inside his pants and touching himself during the encounter. (Bensalem Township Police)
“The district is fully cooperating with the Bensalem Township Police Department and will continue to assist law enforcement as requested. The district will also continue its own administrative investigation in accordance with Board policy, district procedures, and applicable law,” the statement added.
Khan’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 11, 2026.
The incident remains under investigation.