Mother Arrested after Weapon Found in Warren County Student’s Backpack

October 18, 2022

A weapon was located Monday at Hickory Creek Elementary in Warren County in the backpack of a student at the school.

District Attorney Chris Stanford said the gun was loaded with 15 bullets. Stanford said the incident put multiple people in danger.

The child’s mother, 31 year-old Kristen Holland, was charged with reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon. Authorities say she placed the gun inside her child’s backpack. She was released from jail after posting a $3,000 bond.

No injuries were reported in the incident.

Lucky Knott

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