A juvenile was arrested Monday weapons and numerous other charges. According to the Owensboro Police Department, at 12:24am, officers responded to the 1300 block of West 7th Street in reference to a group of juveniles who had possibly fired a handgun. Officers were given a description of one juvenile that was suspected to be responsible for the firearm discharge. When officers arrived, the group of juveniles fled on foot.
Officers initiated a foot pursuit of the juvenile believed to have been armed. During the foot pursuit, the juvenile was observed by officers discarding what was later discovered to be a firearm and taken into custody a short time later. Further investigation revealed that the firearm had been stolen from a location in the county and reported to the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office. The juvenile was also found to be in possession of additional ammunition, marijuana, and items consistent with drug trafficking when taken into custody.
This juvenile was transported to Warren Regional Juvenile Detention for:
- Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm)
- Possession of Handgun by Minor, 2nd or subsequent offense
- Fleeing or Evading Police, 2nd Degree (on foot)
- Trafficking in Marijuana (Less than 8 oz) – 1st Offense (Enhancement)
The juvenile has been previously charged with:
Possession of Handgun by Minor, 1st Offense
Tampering with Physical Evidence
Assault 4th Degree (Domestic Violence) Minor Injury
Assault 4th Degree (Domestic Violence) No Visible Injury
Assault 4th Degree – No Visible Injury
Theft by Unlawful Taking under $500
Criminal Trespassing 2nd Degree
Theft by Unlawful Taking – Contents from Vehicle
Theft of Legend Drug 1st Offense under $300
Theft by Unlawful Taking – Contents from Vehicle
Theft by Unlawful Taking – Bicycles under $500
Receiving Stolen Property under $500
Disorderly Conduct – 2nd Degree
