Larry Wayne Slaven Charged with Assault of 10-year-old

NASHVILLE, Tenn.

A former security guard is facing charges in connection with the assault of a 10-year-old boy.

The man, Larry Wayne Slaven, lost his job over the incident, but there is concern that he could still pose as a guard because he has the security company's uniforms and badges.

Janet Gschwind filed criminal charges against Slaven after what she said he did to her son. Gschwind said on two occasions, Slaven chased her 10-year-old son, Ryan, shooting him with plastic pellets from an airsoft gun.

"He was begging him to stop, telling him it hurt," said Gschwind.

Until recently, Slaven worked as a private security guard at Associated Security and Patrol, until the state licensing board finished its background check.

Slaven had not told the board about his January 2008 domestic violence charge, which was dismissed. His also still has to face the pending assault charge on Gschwind's son. Because of the charges, the guard company fired Slaven.

Ron Crowe of Associated Security and Patrol said his company is concerned that Slaven hasn't returned around six uniform shirts, a badge and patches. They hope he's not impersonating a guard or police officer.

"There's no telling what he might want to do or gain from somebody he might want to stop," said Crowe.

When contacted by Channel 4, Slaven invited reporter Nancy Amons to contact his attorney. He said he plans to return his uniforms to the company Thursday.

Slaven had been a volunteer with the Lakewood Police Department and had applied for a reserve officer's job. The police chief said when the background check on Slaven found the charges, he decided against hiring him.