PEABODY, Mass. — A father could face charges after leaving behind a loaded gun at a day care facility in Peabody.

Officials say police were called to Little Sprouts on Friday morning after a staff member discovered the gun in a baby’s backpack.

Police said the firearm was loaded and the safety lock was on. It belonged to a father who had dropped his child off at the facility earlier in the morning.

Investigators say the man, who was not identified, had a license for the gun but could face charges in connection with the incident.

The state Department of Children and Families was also notified about the incident.

Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. Please subscribe or to participate in the conversation. Here’s why.

Use the form below to reset your password. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code.

Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel news

Get news and events from your towns in your inbox every Friday.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Related Stories
Latest Articles