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Suspicious Person Investigation Leads To Charges Against Juvenile

October 31, 2022 Steve Schwaller

(Ruthven)– Authorities in Palo Alto county have released details into an incident that led to several charges being filed against a juvenile.

The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called shortly before 2:00 am October 23rd to a report of a suspicious juvenile male in the 1700 block of Washington Street in Ruthven. The 14-year-old fled when authorities tried make contact with him. He was caught a short time later about a block away. Upon investigating, the juvenile was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and interference with official acts.

He was released to the custody of a parent or guardian.