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On May 26th, Evansville Police were dispatched the the area of Riverside and Weinbach for a report of a person with a gun.
Officers arrived and were interviewing 4 juveniles when officers determined one of them was armed with a handgun. When the officers tried to arrest him, the 17 year old field on foot. Officers chased him and were able to tackle him and take him into custody. The gun was recovered by police.
Despite the potential for a violent outcome, officers were able to make the arrest without the situation escalating.
The 3 other juveniles followed the chase and interfered with the officers as they attempted to make the arrest. All 3 of them were also arrested.
All were placed at the Youth Care Center.
The armed suspect is facing possession of a handgun without a permit and resisting arrest charges. The other 3 are facing resisting arrest charges.
Officers arrived and were interviewing 4 juveniles when officers determined one of them was armed with a handgun. When the officers tried to arrest him, the 17 year old field on foot. Officers chased him and were able to tackle him and take him into custody. The gun was recovered by police.
Despite the potential for a violent outcome, officers were able to make the arrest without the situation escalating.
The 3 other juveniles followed the chase and interfered with the officers as they attempted to make the arrest. All 3 of them were also arrested.
All were placed at the Youth Care Center.
The armed suspect is facing possession of a handgun without a permit and resisting arrest charges. The other 3 are facing resisting arrest charges.