PEORIA – A 14-year-old boy was arrested after he was found in possession of a handgun in the East Bluff.
At 5:29 p.m. June 23, officers responded to the 1800 block of North New York Avenue after they received a report of “trouble” involving a juvenile with a handgun. When police arrived on scene, they located the 14-year-old and conducted a search, finding a handgun on him.
The teenager was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, not being in possession of a FOID card, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and possessing a firearm while being under the age of 21, according to the Peoria Police Department. He was transported to the Peoria County Juvenile Detention Center.
Anyone who has more information is asked to contact the Police Department at (309) 673-4521 or provide an anonymous tip through the Tip411 service. Citizens can also contact Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: After report of ‘trouble’, teen arrested with handgun in Peoria
Reporting by Zach Roth, Peoria Journal Star / Journal Star
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