Laurel County man accused of leaving school grounds with gun in his vehicle, sheriff’s office says

A man accused of leaving school grounds with a gun inside his vehicle was arrested in Laurel County, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office reported on Friday.

WKYT identified the man as Larry Brummett, 49. According to the sheriff’s office, school officials notified law enforcement after observing behavior that raised concern, leading to an investigation on the property.

Officials said they later located a firearm in Brummett’s car after he had left the school grounds. The sheriff’s office said the gun was found in the vehicle in connection with the incident, which involved a person who had been on school property before departing.

The report did not specify the school’s name or the exact circumstances that prompted the initial concern, but it tied the arrest directly to the allegation that Brummett left the grounds with the firearm in the vehicle.

Brummett was taken into custody following the sheriff’s office investigation. The case then moved into the next phase of the criminal process, which typically involves formal charging decisions, review by prosecutors, and court proceedings to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed.

While the details of the firearm and any alleged rules violations were not elaborated in the initial report, the accusation underscores the role of rapid reporting and law enforcement response when school safety is at issue. In such cases, schools and police often coordinate to document what officials observed, confirm where a suspect and vehicle were located, and ensure evidence is handled consistent with legal requirements.