BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A 16-year-old was taken into custody early Sunday after he was caught with a rifle by police, a spokesperson with the Battle Creek Police Department said Monday.
The incident happened at approximately 2:05 a.m. Sunday near an apartment complex on Freedom Lane and Carl Avenue.
A police officer was on foot patrol when he encountered several people outside the complex, describing the teen’s behavior as “consistent with being armed,” a news release states.
During a pat-down for weapons, the officer discovered the rile and took the teen into custody, according to the release.
Battle Creek PD officials said an 18-year-old man interfered with the officer during the arrest, and police issued him a citation and released him.
A crowd gathered during the incident, and additional officers responded.
Officers stabilized the scene without further incident, according to the release. No injuries were reported.
The 16-year-old boy was taken to the Calhoun County Juvenile Detention Facility on a weapons offense.
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