Authorities say at around 2:20 p.m. on Jan. 28th, 2013, a 10-year-old student was walking on Fourth Avenue, about a block from the school, to meet a family member for a ride after finishing her duty as a crossing guard. Busse allegedly grabbed the girl’s arm and forced her to walk with him for several feet. The youngster was eventually able to break free of his grasp and run to the family member. Busse fled the area and was later located by the victim’s father, who detained than man until police arrived. The girl and her family did not know Busse.

The prosecution and defense had reached a plea agreement in the deal, but at an August hearing Fourth Judicial District Court Judge Timothy O’Grady questioned Busse’s competency. Busse was scheduled to enter a plea and face sentencing on Aug. 7. He had trouble answering questions about whether he understood the proceedings at the Pottawattamie County Courthouse, prompting O’Grady to continue the matter.