Teen found in Central Ohio park with assault rifle and 26 rounds of ammunition after tip from resident

A concerned citizen tipped off police when they reported a group of teens smoking marijuana and discussing guns.

They weren’t just talking about guns. When the Whitehall Division of Police showed up to John Bishop Park, they found a 16-year-old with an assault rifle similar to an AK-47 and 26 rounds of ammunition in the magazine. Tools that could be used to break into cars were also found. 

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The teenager was arrested and charged, but no one was injured during the incident, according to police.

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