Henrico man charged after bringing firearm into elementary school

A 33-year-old Henrico man was arrested after a handgun was discovered in his bag at Lakeside Elementary School Oct. 14, according to Henrico Police.

Officers responded to the school, located at 6700 Cedar Croft Street, at about 9:10 a.m. Wednesday for a report of a suspicious situation.

School administrators told officers that a weapons detector had alerted them to an item in a visitor's bag as he entered the school. Administrators searched the bag and discovered a firearm, according to police.

Officers took the man, identified as Marco Ladion Baylor Jr., into custody. He was charged with possession of a firearm on school property.

Police determined that there had been no threat to the school and said Baylor was cooperating with the investigation.

Anyone with additional information about the incident may contact Henrico Police at police@henrico.gov. Anonymous tips may be submitted through Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or at P3tips.com.