A Wisconsin man is facing serious charges after allegedly beating a 72-year-old bus driver because he was “having a bad day” and thought the older man had taken his phone.
Anthony Miller, 23, has been charged with battery to a public transit operator and physical abuse of an elderly person, according to Milwaukee County court records. The brutal attack happened on July 18 aboard a Milwaukee County Transit System bus.
Police say Miller got off the bus around 10:30 a.m. but then forced his way back inside, shoving the door open and accusing the driver of stealing his phone. According to the criminal complaint, Miller pushed past the protective plexiglass and punched the elderly driver in the face about 20 times.
The driver suffered a deep four-inch cut on his forehead that required stitches, along with swelling and pain across his face and head. After the attack, Miller fled the scene.
Detectives used surveillance footage to identify him, and he was arrested days later. When questioned, Miller admitted he was involved, blaming his actions on stress over rent and his stolen car. He told investigators he thought the driver had his phone, and claimed he was assaulted first — though police say there’s no evidence to support that.
Miller is being held on $5,000 bail and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on August 25. Meanwhile, the victim is recovering from his injuries, and Milwaukee officials are calling the attack a disturbing reminder of the risks public transit workers face every day.
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