MANTEO, N.C. — A person has been charged with trespassing after entering Manteo Elementary School on Thursday, leaving many parents shaken and demanding answers.

“Our children were put in danger,” said Shelly Grissom, a school parent.

“I’m outraged, I’m angry, and I’m disappointed,” said Christie Baer, another parent.

Parents told News 3 they found out through a Thursday afternoon email from Dare County Schools that a stranger had been inside the building earlier in the day.

“We should not be scared for a child to go to school and get an education, but we fear it,” Grissom said.

“Both of my kids were at risk. Everyone’s children were at risk. It blows my mind that that could even happen,” said parent Kate Shelton.

The Dare County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that 37-year-old Illya Step

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