A local activist accused of trespassing with a concealed handgun at a political conference about gun violence appeared in Toledo Municipal Court.
Tyree Conyers-Page, also known as Sir Maejor Page, was taken into custody on Wednesday and charged with criminal trespass and a felony count of carrying a concealed weapon. His bond was set as a recognizance bond, and he was ordered to have no contact with the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel, where the alleged trespassing occurred.
He was also prohibited from possessing any firearms, on his person or in his residence, per the conditions of his bond, while the case is pending. Judge Joshua Lanzinger said police would be given a one-time allowance to search his home for any firearms. Mr. Page would be allowed to attend the search with his attorney.
The state initially requested a $50,000 bond, citing threats Mr. Page had posted to his Facebook account referencing his “trigger finger” and that he “almost shot somebody.”
“The Facebook posts are quite concerning,” Judge Lanzinger said.
Mr. Page is scheduled to return to court on April 16.
Police initially told Mr. Page at 11:45 a.m. that he was not welcome to attend the event on private property. He returned at about 1:20 p.m. and was taken into custody. Mr. Page told officers he possessed a firearm after he was handcuffed, said Lt. Kevan Toney, spokesman for the Toledo Police Department.
His concealed-carry permit had expired, according to police.
More than 50 mayors, law enforcement leaders, and policy officials met Wednesday at the Renaissance hotel to discuss gun safety measures.
Police in January previously arrested Mr. Page in city council chambers. They reported his repeated finger snapping disrupted the meeting.
First Published April 11, 2019, 2:14 p.m.
