The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority confirmed Spartz was charged on Friday.
The Transportation Security Administration wouldn’t affirm Spartz’s involvement, however mentioned officers final week “detected a .380 caliber firearm throughout passenger safety screening.” The weapon “was unloaded and within the particular person’s carry-on bag,” in response to TSA.
Spartz’s workplace didn’t instantly reply to a CBS News request for remark.
It is a misdemeanor offense to “possess or transport” weapons in airport terminals in Virginia.
Spartz fended off eight Republican challengers to win her main in May. First elected in 2020, she introduced in 2023 she wouldn’t search reelection earlier than reversing her resolution.
Scott MacFarlane and Kathryn Krupnik contributed reporting.
