From the Jackson Police Department

Early Tuesday morning, October 20th at approximately 12:31 a.m., Jackson Police Department Patrol Officers were searching the LANA area for reported burglary suspects when they observed a subject dressed in all black moving suspiciously in an alley between Walnut Street and Roland Avenue. The subject fled on foot, and nearby officers began canvassing the area.

At approximately 12:42 a.m., an officer located a vehicle in front of the 1000 block of Prospect Avenue, occupied by five juvenile males.

The juvenile’s ages were one 15 year-old male, three 16 year-old males, and one 17 year-old male.

During the investigation, officers located three firearms inside the vehicle: a Draco 7.62×39 firearm, a Springfield XD 9mm handgun, and an AR-style 5.56 pistol.

All five juveniles were transported to Juvenile Detention Center on various charges, including weapons violations. All three firearms were seized.

The Jackson Police Department thanks our Patrol Officers for their vigilance, teamwork, and commitment to keeping illegal firearms off our streets and protecting the citizens of Jackson.

Community safety is a team effort. We appreciate our officers who remain alert and take action to help keep our community safe