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Theresa M. Keifman, the owner of Keifman Busing in Franklin County, allegedly altered dates on PennDOT forms to falsely claim she was medically qualified to operate a school bus. Investigators say the forgeries began in December 2018 and continued through 2023.
According to police, Keifman submitted the falsified documents to PennDOT, fraudulently indicating that she had passed the required physical examinations for school bus drivers. By doing so, she was able to continue operating buses with valid passenger and school bus endorsements, despite being unqualified.
In Pennsylvania, school bus drivers are mandated to undergo a physical examination every 13 months to ensure they are medically fit to drive. Police allege Keifman’s actions compromised the safety of her passengers by bypassing this requirement.
Keifman has been charged with six counts of each of the following offenses:
- Forgery – Alter Writing (PA Title 18, 4101(a)(1))
- Tampering with Records or Identification (PA Title 18, 4104(a))
- Unsown Falsification to Authorities (PA Title 18, 4904(a)(2))
- Tampering with/Fabricating Physical Evidence (PA Title 18, 4910(2))
- Tampering with Public Records/Information (PA Title 18, 4911(a)(2))
Her preliminary arraignment was held before District Judge Glenn Manns, and she was released on $25,000 unsecured bail.
Keifman’s preliminary hearing is scheduled before Magisterial District Judge Jody C. Eyer on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., according to her court docket.
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