Arrest warrant issued for Carl Junction R-1 bus driver charged with statutory sodomy, sexual contact with a student

An arrest warrant was issued today for a Carl Junction R-1 bus driver charged with statutory sodomy and sexual contact with a student, both felonies.

Dennis Ray Frakes, 67, has been a bus driver for the district for the past eight years.

According to Jasper County Circuit Court online records, the sodomy allegedly took place March 27, 2015 with the sexual contact with a student occurring September 1, 2017.








The Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney's office filed the charges following an investigation by the Carl Junction Police Department.

Probable cause information has not been made available at this point.

Jasper County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Hensley set bond at $50,000 cash only, with the stipulation that Frakes makes bond, he must wear an ankle monitor and must not have any contact with anyone under the age of 18.