Woman Arrested at Burke United Christian Ministries with a Gun

Morganton Public Safety responded to Burke United Christian Ministries after reports of a subject on scene making threats to "shoot up the place".  Officers arrived on scene moments after they were dispatched and came into contact with Amanda Victoria Andres Tomas.  Andres Tomas admitted that she had a gun in her backpack.  She was detained while officers conducted their investigation.  A loaded pistol was found in the backpack she was wearing.

Andres Tomas was taken before the magistrate and charged with second degree trespassing and a concealed weapon violation.  She is being held in the Burke County Jail under a $1,000.00 secured bond.  Her court date was set May 20th.