Youth picked up after allegedly trying to flee police
NEWARK -- A 14-year-old was arrested on weapons charges Monday night after he was found in possession of a loaded handgun, police spokesman Sgt. Ron Glover said.
Members of the Firearms Interdiction Team were patrolling near South 18th Street and 15th Avenue around 11 p.m. when they spotted the teen in a rear parking lot in the 500 block of S. 18th., Glover said. The boy clutched an item and ran when he noticed police but was quickly caught, Glover said.
The boy, who said he was in the yard urinating, was taken into custody after police found a .32-caliber revolver in the area, Glover also said.
"I applaud the members of the Firearm Interdiction Team for a job well done," said Police Director Eugene Venable.
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