CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ staff member is facing a felony charge after two guns were reportedly found inside a fanny pack at a local high school, according to arrest documents.
Those documents say an employee noticed the bag had been left unattended inside the Butler High School learning center. The school employee allegedly found a gun inside the bag when checking it for identification.
The principal was informed and then located the owner of the bag, Butler’s Academics Facilitator Justin Moyer, along with a second firearm inside the bag, according to the arrest record. Moyer reportedly admitted that he was the owner of the bag and the pistols inside, according to the document.
Justin Moyer
The bag contained a .380 semi-automatic Glock pistol and a North American Arms .22 caliber gun, according to the same arrest documents.
Moyer has a valid concealed carry permit in Cabarrus County and has no violations, according to authorities.
He told investigators he carries the weapons for personal protection.
Moyer has been charged with felony possession of a gun on an educational property. He was released from jail on a written promise to appear in court.
CMS sent this letter to parents and staff:
Good Afternoon Butler High School families, this is Principal Blakeney. Today, a staff member brought a gun to campus as discovered and reported by another staff member. We immediately contacted law enforcement and an investigation is underway. At the time of the discovery, students were on the extremities of the campus for sports and other extracurriculars. No students were involved or harmed. No staff were harmed.
Possession of a weapon of any kind in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is a violation of CMS board policy and has serious consequences. Anyone in violation will be disciplined accordingly.
In preparation for the start of each school year, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools conducts a review and updates all safety protocols. As always, the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority, therefore we encourage all students and staff to report weapons or threats immediately. Reports can also be made anonymously through the Say Something App.
Thank you for your continued support of Butler High School.
