Location: 3500 block of 2nd Street S., Arlington VA
Time: Approximately 6:22 p.m., August 14
A juvenile male is facing multiple allegations after police say he brandished what appeared to be a firearm while officers were working at the Arlington County Fair.
At approximately 6:22 p.m., the teenage suspect approached officers and briefly spoke with them before allegedly brandishing what appeared to be a gun. Officers gave the teen commands, took him into custody and secured the weapon.
Police later determined the object was a replica water gun. No injuries were reported.
During the investigation, officers also recovered a knife and alcohol from the suspect’s backpack.
Petitions were obtained for Possession of a Weapon on School Property, Brandishing on School Property, Possession of Alcohol Under 21 and Possession of Alcohol on School Property.