(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.



