Lexington, NC – Two adults were arrested in Davidson County following a multi-agency investigation into unsecured firearms allegedly found in areas accessible to children, including school property, according to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said the investigation began in late September 2025 after several reports of concern prompted cooperation between the Sheriff’s Office, Davidson County Schools, and Child Protective Services. Officials confirmed that the children involved were immediately placed in a safe environment while the investigation continued.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, further developments in early October led investigators and School Resource Officers to evidence of firearms on educational property. On October 3, 2025, William Aaron Turner, 43, was arrested and charged with two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, two counts of possession on educational property, and two counts of child abuse.
His co-defendant, Brittany Leigh Ann McClendon, 30, was arrested the same day and charged with aiding and abetting possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, along with identical firearms and child abuse charges.
Officials said McClendon was issued a secured $50,000 bond, while Turner’s bond was set at $150,000. Both are scheduled to appear in Davidson County District Court in Lexington on November 24, 2025.
The Sheriff’s Office credited the swift coordination between school officials, investigators, and child protection partners for ensuring the safety of the children and the wider school community.
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