A juvenile is in custody after Albemarle County police say they were caught brandishing a pellet gun near Monticello High School late last week.
The name of the juvenile, who has been charged with brandishing a weapon, has not been disclosed to the public.
No injuries were reported either before or after their arrest.
Albemarle police were dispatched to a reported disorder around 6:47 p.m. Friday in the area of Mill Creek Drive and Independence Way near the parking lot of Monticello High School.
“Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile who was brandishing a pellet gun,” the police department said in a statement. “The individual was taken into custody without incident.”
The police described the matter as an “isolated situation.”
The juvenile remains in custody at the nearby Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention Center.
An investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Albemarle County Police Department at (434) 296-5807. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the Crime Stoppers tip line at (434) 977-4000.
Source: www.dailyprogress.com
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