Ocala Man Sentenced After Sprinkler Incident
A local man received probation after spraying children waiting for a school bus.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Special Needs
Antonio Roman has accepted a plea deal following his 2025 arrest for spraying disabled children with sprinklers while they waited for a bus in Ocala. He received a sentence of one year of probation.
Why it matters
The legal resolution follows an incident where children were targeted while waiting for school transportation, highlighting issues of neighbor relations and student safety in residential areas.
The court ordered Antonio Roman to serve one year of probation and pay a $500 donation to the Marion County Schools Mission Bus Brigade. This follows his arrest in 2025 for the incident involving children on his driveway.
The players
Antonio Roman
An Ocala resident who was arrested and sentenced for using a sprinkler system to target children waiting for school transportation.
Mission Bus Brigade
A Marion County Schools support initiative that will receive a $500 donation as part of the court-ordered sentencing.
The details
The incident occurred when Antonio Roman activated his property's sprinkler system to spray children who were gathered near his driveway to board a school bus. Following his arrest, Roman entered a plea deal with the court to resolve the charges. As part of his sentence, he is required to complete anger management courses in addition to the probation term and donation requirements.
Timeline
Antonio Roman was arrested in 2025.
Antonio Roman received his sentence in October 2026.
The Home Front
This case sits within the framework of Florida criminal probation sentencing guidelines for residential disputes involving neighbors and students. It reflects a trend of courts using targeted community service or donations to resolve incidents between homeowners and local families.
If you experience ongoing boundary issues with neighbors, consider documenting events through formal channels rather than attempting personal confrontation. Consult a local mediator or neighborhood association if recurring conflicts over driveway or street use threaten your family logistics.
The takeaway
Disputes occurring in residential spaces can lead to formal legal consequences when they impact child safety. Homeowners are encouraged to prioritize de-escalation when managing interactions with local school bus stop groups to avoid civil and criminal liability.
Further reading
For resources on supporting families through transit or behavioral challenges, visit Special Needs.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wcjb.
