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14-Year-Old Faces 9 Burglary Charges After Police Chase
1 Aug
Summary
- A 14-year-old was arrested and charged with nine counts of armed burglary.
- The teen was apprehended by a police dog after fleeing with a stolen firearm.
- The suspect was found with a stolen gun and a car window-breaking tool.
In Jacksonville, a 14-year-old has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including nine counts of armed burglary. The incident unfolded when law enforcement officers observed two individuals breaking into vehicles in the Greenfield Manor area. Both suspects fled on foot, carrying firearms, when instructed to stop by officers.
A police canine unit pursued the teenagers, and despite commands to halt, the 14-year-old continued to flee. The canine was eventually deployed, apprehending the suspect and causing him to drop a stolen handgun. Authorities also recovered a window-breaking tool from the scene. The juvenile is currently being held in secure detention.
