West Bloomfield Woman Charged After Loaded Gun Found in Toddler Backpack at Royal Oak Daycare

Kelly Reid, a 34-year-old woman from West Bloomfield, Michigan, has been charged with reckless use of a firearm after a loaded gun was found in her 3-year-old child's backpack at a daycare in Royal Oak. Reid reportedly placed the gun in the backpack to transport it to and from her car but forgot to remove it before dropping off her child. The charge is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a $500 fine, and could include suspension of hunting privileges for up to three years. Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald emphasized the severity of leaving a loaded gun unsecured around small children and commended the daycare employee who discovered the gun for promptly securing it and contacting authorities. The incident, which occurred on May 14, is being treated seriously to prevent what could have been a tragedy. Reid's arraignment is scheduled for July 11.