Hendersonville Police officers were called at approx. 10:25am by the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office to respond to Lakeside Park Elementary after getting reports of a woman wearing a ballistic vest outside of the school.
After arriving on the scene and not locating anyone outside the school, officers spoke to the school administrator who identified the woman as Kerrie Foster, a parent of a student at the school. The school administrator directed the officers to the classroom where Ms. Foster was located. Officers removed Ms. Foster from the classroom and observed a ballistic vest under her clothing. They then questioned whether she was also armed. Ms. Foster advised she was armed, and officers then placed her into custody. Located on her person was a .380 handgun.
Ms. Foster was charged with Carrying a Weapon on School Property, and Commission of Certain Offenses While Wearing a Body Vest. Ms. Foster was transported to Sumner County Jail. Her court date is set for January 26th, 2022. Her bond, which is set by a magistrate, was set at $10,000.
Police would ask that anyone with information please call and report that information to Hendersonville Police Department at (615) 822-1111 or Hendersonville Crime Stoppers at (615)594-4113. Tips may also be submitted using P3 Tips Mobile Application.
