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By Mike Barnhardt

Enterprise Record

The lesson is simple.

Don’t take a weapon onto Davie County Schools’ property.

A Mocksville Elementary School parent learned that the hard way on Wednesday.

Robert B. Roberts, 34, of Willhaven Drive, Mocksville, was charged with carrying a weapon onto school property. He was taken into custody in lieu of a $45,000 bond.

“The safety of our students is our top priority,” said Jeff Wallace, schools superintendent. “This parent came on campus for a meeting today, and in conversation shared that he had a concealed weapon on his person. He immediately departed the campus, as requested. The parent did not make any threats, left the campus upon the principal’s request.

“While there was no intention to cause harm or threaten students or staff, Davie County Schools takes incidents like these very seriously, and will not be tolerated.”

The Davie County Sheriff’s Office reported that the school resource officer was notified of the incident at 8:20 a.m., and the parent was leaving the campus at that time.

A warrant was issued, and the suspect was taken into custody without incident at his residence. A Glock handgun was seized.

By Mike Barnhardt

Enterprise Record

The lesson is simple.

Don’t take a weapon onto Davie County Schools’ property.

A Mocksville Elementary School parent learned that the hard way on Wednesday.

Robert B. Roberts, 34, of Willhaven Drive, Mocksville, was charged with carrying a weapon onto school property. He was taken into custody in lieu of a $45,000 bond.

“The safety of our students is our top priority,” said Jeff Wallace, schools superintendent. “This parent came on campus for a meeting today, and in conversation shared that he had a concealed weapon on his person. He immediately departed the campus, as requested. The parent did not make any threats, left the campus upon the principal’s request.

“While there was no intention to cause harm or threaten students or staff, Davie County Schools takes incidents like these very seriously, and will not be tolerated.”

The Davie County Sheriff’s Office reported that the school resource officer was notified of the incident at 8:20 a.m., and the parent was leaving the campus at that time.

A warrant was issued, and the suspect was taken into custody without incident at his residence. A Glock handgun was seized.