North Briefs: 3/4/03
Tuesday, March 04, 2003
SHALER AREA: Teacher's gun a 'mistake'
Shaler Police Chief Jeff Gally said yesterday that a Shaler Area School District teacher made an honest mistake and unwittingly brought a loaded handgun to school in a gym bag.
Nevertheless, Gally said, in all likelihood a misdemeanor charge of possessing a weapon on school property will be filed later this week.
Gally said teacher Anthony Sarkis had used a gym bag to transport his .380-caliber semiautomatic handgun to a range for target practice. He forgot to take the gun out before putting books in the bag and carrying it to school.
Gally said Sarkis has been cooperative and is "very upset" about the incident. He has a valid permit to carry the weapon.
http://www.post-gazette.com/neigh_north/20030304nburbs0304p9.asp
Tuesday, March 04, 2003
SHALER AREA: Teacher's gun a 'mistake'
Shaler Police Chief Jeff Gally said yesterday that a Shaler Area School District teacher made an honest mistake and unwittingly brought a loaded handgun to school in a gym bag.
Nevertheless, Gally said, in all likelihood a misdemeanor charge of possessing a weapon on school property will be filed later this week.
Gally said teacher Anthony Sarkis had used a gym bag to transport his .380-caliber semiautomatic handgun to a range for target practice. He forgot to take the gun out before putting books in the bag and carrying it to school.
Gally said Sarkis has been cooperative and is "very upset" about the incident. He has a valid permit to carry the weapon.
http://www.post-gazette.com/neigh_north/20030304nburbs0304p9.asp