The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office reports 56-year old Thomas Scott Kinton, from Ellston, was arrested Friday night after authorities received a 9-1-1 call about a man with a gun at Mount Ayr High School. Deputies arrived at the school shortly after the call.

Baylee Stark

Thomas Kinton

Kinton was subsequently arrested for carrying weapons on school grounds, possession of a dangerous weapon while intoxicated, and consumption of alcohol in a public place. He was being held at the Ringgold County Jail until seen by the magistrate.

And, a woman from Kellerton was arrested Friday night for Domestic Abuse Assault-1st Offense. 23-year old Baylee Kolene Stark was booked into the Ringgold County Jail and held without bond until seen by a magistrate.