Investigators said an online relationship with a minor, with lewd images sent to the child, was part of its investigation. Jason Peter Fruish, 39, of Orange Park was arrested July 13 on charges of soliciting a child for unlawful sexual conduct using a computer and possession of child pornography.In a statement issued Thursday morning, Sheriff Darryl Daniels said this type of crime will not be tolerated, calling it “a serious problem and we are cracking down on those who commit heinous acts on our kids.” The Sheriff’s Office also said Nichols’ arrest was the latest of several made since February involving child exploitation:
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School bus drivers also must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and submit to random drug and alcohol testing, according to the school district’s transportation handbook. Coast Guard and Air Force veteran and has no past criminal record in Clay County, according to court records.
He also ran for superintendent in 2016 as a write-in candidate. Nichols could not be reached for comment, but he describes himself on his Twitter account as an ESE (exceptional student education) bus driver and an “Activist on School Issues.” He was a frequent visitor to School Board meetings where he spoke out about student safety, district spending and employee working conditions. The Sheriff’s Office said it executed a search warrant at Nichols’ house July 28 and found several images and videos of child exploitation. But it states that the Child Protection Team did examine images that were collected and “believes several of the lewd images of the females are children.” The Sheriff’s Office redacted information on what was in those letters or on the devices. On May 27 investigators checked a garbage can at his home and found discarded envelopes and letters with his name and address, as well as “numerous electronic devices,” according to the warrant. His responses are blacked out on the warrant. Investigators spoke with him May 26 and asked him if he had or downloaded any child pornography.