COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Hilliard Division of Police has charged a man who was photographed with a gun in his waistband at Hilliard Davidson High School this past weekend.
A photo of the man, later identified as 37-year-old Dylan Gaunder of Johnstown, was posted to social media which showed him cheering on a match at the girls state wrestling tournament on Saturday with the gun in his pants.
Police said they were notified of the photo hours after the tournament ended when a school official came forward with information.
According to court documents, investigators made contact with Gaunder, but he said he wouldn't talk to them until he talked to a lawyer.
A warrant was issued Wednesday for Gaunder is for illegal conveyance or possession of deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance or of object indistinguishable from firearm in school safety zone, which is a fifth-degree felony.
A spokesperson with Hillard police said an attorney for Gaunder has been in contact with them and they are expected to meet Friday.
The warrant for Gaunder has been canceled and he was issued a summons to appear in court.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Hillard police non-emergency line at 614-876-7321.
Hilliard City Schools sent the following statement regarding the incident to 10TV:
"While Hilliard Schools did not sponsor the event, we appreciate the organizers took this very seriously and contacted the Hilliard Police as soon as it was brought to their attention. We are thankful the Hilliard Police continue to keep our community as safe as possible."