GREENSBORO, N.C. — The case is pending for a Guilford County man accused of bringing a gun to an elementary school.
In April, police identified Jonathan Coley on surveillance cameras, walking through Irving Park Elementary with a semi-automatic rifle. No students were inside the building at the time but a scary situation, nonetheless.
Coley could be headed to prison for a little over a decade for his accused crimes.
He initially pled not guilty but according to court documents, we've learned his lawyers have reached a plea deal. The ATF charged Coley with having a gun on school grounds and having a gun illegally.
The situation raised security concerns for parents. Some we spoke to say they were not told about the break-in when it happened.
Greensboro police say Coley left before officers could get there and check the burglary alarm Coley set off.
After reviewing the surveillance footage police were able to identify him and make the arrest.
With a plea deal, Coley could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison. He faces a federal charge for possession of a firearm by an unlawful user of a controlled substance.
While the deal hasn't been formally entered into the system prosecutors have agreed not to challenge a motion to dismiss a charge for possession of a firearm on school grounds.
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