The 17-year-old was arrested after a short pursuit, according to city police
NEWARK -- Police say they've arrested a city teenager on gun charges after he ran from officers.
Just after 11 p.m. Wednesday night, officers patrolling said they saw a group of males wearing ski masks near Fairmont and 12th avenues, according to Acting Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose.
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When the officers approached the group, they allegedly spotted the weapon and the 17-year-old ran away, Ambrose said in a release.
After a short pursuit, officers caught up with the teen, arrested him and recovered the gun, the release said.
The teenager, whose name was not released, was charged with unlawful possession of a gun and several other gun-related charges, Ambrose said.
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