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'I'm going to end your miserable life': Student accused of assaulting school driver

PALMYRA TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A high school student was arrested after police say they attempted to strangle a school van driver.

According to police, on March 12, a Wallenpaupack High School student attempted to strangle a student van driver with a "string-like object", saying, "I'm going to end your miserable life".

Police say the student was arrested after the incident occurred.

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The student has been charged with strangulation, aggravated assault, and other related charges.