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Alleged weapon threats hold Atchison teen

(KAIR)--A 14-year-old boy is facing charges, arrested Thursday evening in Atchison after police say he threatened another juvenile with a knife and a crowbar.

According to a release from Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson, the arrest happened around 6:40 Thursday evening in connection with an alleged aggravated assault reported in the 1100 block of North 7th Street.

Wilson says officers investigated a disturbance between two boys, ages 13 and 14, that occurred around 5:00 early Thursday evening at a city park. Police allege that during the disturbance, the 14-year-old used a knife and crowbar to threaten the 13-year-old. 

The investigation led to the 14-year-old’s arrest, and to his transport to a juvenile detention facility.

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