Mother Arrested After Child Found With Loaded AR Pistol on School Bus
A mother, Destar Hall, was arrested in Columbia, South Carolina, and charged with unlawful conduct toward a child after her 6-year-old was found with a loaded AR pistol on a school bus at JP Thomas Elementary School. The gun was…
Charlotte, NC, August 19, 2026 —
COLUMBIA, S.C. – A Columbia mother, Destar Hall, faces charges after her 6-year-old child was discovered with a loaded AR pistol on a school bus. The incident occurred at JP Thomas Elementary School.
Hall was arrested and charged with unlawful conduct toward a child. According to reports, the firearm found in the child’s possession was a loaded AR pistol. The school bus was en route to or from the elementary school.
Authorities stated that the firearm was reportedly not properly secured within the home prior to the child bringing it to school. Further details regarding the specific circumstances of how the child obtained the weapon and brought it onto the school bus were not immediately available.
The charge of unlawful conduct toward a child is related to allegations that the child was placed in a situation that endangered their welfare. The presence of a loaded firearm on a school bus raises significant safety concerns.
The Columbia Police Department is handling the investigation. The investigation will likely focus on how the weapon was accessed and transported, as well as Destar Hall’s role in its security at home. The name of the contractor was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
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