Arrest made in stolen vehicle incident

Arrest made in stolen vehicle incident

On January 28, 2025, officers responded to information regarding a stolen vehicle in the area of Highway 70. Officers located the vehicle at the Circle K on Highway 70, parked at the fuel pumps. As officers approached the vehicle to detain the occupants, they observed the passenger, a 16-year-old male juvenile from South Carolina, holding a firearm.

Upon being given commands, the juvenile complied and released the firearm. Officers safely removed him from the vehicle. The investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle was unaware the vehicle stolen and was simply driving at the passenger’s request. The driver was released from the scene without charges.

The juvenile was arrested and secured under custody orders for multiple charges, including possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of a firearm by a minor, and resisting a public officer. He was transported to a juvenile detention center, where he remains in custody.


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