Violent Crimes Initiative detectives late Saturday night responded to reports of young men setting off fireworks inside Regal Hollywood, 719 Thompson Lane. They observed three young males exit the theater walking toward a blue Ford Mustang which had been reported stolen on July 4.
Detectives followed the Mustang to an apartment complex on Baby Ruth Lane where the three fled on foot. The driver was quickly apprehended. He was in possession of a loaded handgun. The two passengers were taken into custody after lengthy foot pursuits. A second handgun was located in the car.
The teens, all age 16, are charged in Juvenile Court with unlawful gun possession and evading arrest. Additionally, the driver is charged with vehicle theft.
The Mustang was taken from an apartment complex on Hickory Highlands Drive. The owner had left the car’s spare key in a bag in the back seat.
