Man allegedly drops pistol after bothering kids

A 25-year-old Lorton man was charged with disorderly conduct after Fairfax County police say he put his arm around two young children after being warned to leave them alone. Vondale Wright is also charged with carrying a concealed weapon. After embracing the 7-year-old girl and 8-year-old boy, police said, Wright was escorted out of the Lee District RECenter. A retired police officer then saw Wright drop a pistol. With help from staff members, the former officer subdued Wright until police arrived, authorities said.