Judge sets conditions for release of Carl Junction bus driver charged with statutory sodomy, sexual contact with a student

During a bond reduction hearing Wednesday in Jasper County Circuit Court, Judge Joseph Hensley issued guidelines for the release of former Carl Junction R-1 bus driver Dennis Frakes, 67, who is awaiting trial on felony statutory sodomy and sex with a student charges.

The conditions were stipulated after consulting with the victim and victim advocate who indicated they would be concerned if Frakes is released and remains in Jasper County, but would not be as concerned if he lived elsewhere.

Hensley said Frakes should not be released any earlier than Friday and could be released to his son, who lives in Lee's Summit.








Frakes will be required to wear an ankle monitor at all times and must not have contact with anyone younger than 18.

Hensley's ruling said Frakes can only come to Jasper County for scheduled court hearings or doctor visits, but the court must be notified of the doctor visits.

The most recent posting of a roster of Jasper County Jail inmates still lists Frakes, but that has not been updated since Friday.

The probable cause statement said Frakes admitted to fondling a high school girl multiple times in an off-campus setting. He also is accused of touching her genital area during a school band competition on the Missouri Southern State University campus March 27, 2015.

The girl was under age 17 at the time, according to the statement.

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