Santa Cruz teen arrested on gun charges
A teen was arrested on multiple gun charges in Santa Cruz, Friday night.
The Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Team says the 16-year-old had an unloaded 9mm semi-automatic firearm, and ammunition, in his backpack.
The unit’s Gang Task Force was patrolling the Beach Flats area and says the teen was allegedly “j-walking.” They stopped him on Third Street and Holden Street and asked if he was armed. The juvenile reportedly said he was. Officials say there is no record of ownership for the firearm.
The teen was detained and charged with carrying a concealed firearm, juvenile in possession of concealed firearm, and minor in possession of ammunition.
He is now in custody and being held at juvenile hall.
