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Woman Charged After Leaving Purse Containing Gun at Bruton High School After Event

(WYDaily file)

YORK COUNTY — A Williamsburg woman was charged with possession of a firearm on school property Friday after leaving her purse at the Bruton High School auditorium after an event Thursday evening.

According to the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office, on May 23, the Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer at Bruton High School was notified that a member of the school staff had found a purse containing a firearm in the school auditorium.

The School Resource Officer determined that the purse belonged to an adult who had attended a band concert the night before, conducted an investigation and obtained a warrant. 

As a result of the investigation, 36-year-old Rebecca R. Sandoval of Williamsburg was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm on school property — a felony. 

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