St. Johns County Deputies Arrest Teen Dressed as Inmate with Real Handgun on Halloween

Halloween Night Disturbance

• 🚨 A neighbor called 911 reporting over 150 kids causing trouble in a St. Augustine neighborhood on Halloween night.
• 🎃 The disturbance involved screaming, fights, and speeding down a residential street during trick-or-treating hours.

Armed Juvenile Identified

• ⚠️ A dramatic turn occurred when a neighbor reported one of the juveniles, dressed as an inmate, was armed with a handgun.
• 🔫 The caller confirmed it appeared to be a real gun, not part of a costume.

Deputy Response and Arrest

• 🚓 Deputies responded quickly to the report of an armed individual.
• 🚗 They conducted a traffic stop and located the suspect, who then attempted to resist arrest.
• ✋ The suspect was taken into custody after resisting.

Firearm Discovery and Charges

• 🗜️ Deputies discovered a .45 caliber handgun hidden in the suspect's pants after he was handcuffed.
• ⚖️ The young man is now facing multiple charges, including resisting arrest without violence and possession of a firearm by a minor.
• 😟 The incident is highlighted as a concerning event, especially with many children out trick-or-treating.