15-year-old charged for possessing stolen firearms

DYERSBURG, Tenn. — A local teenager is facing charges regarding stolen firearms.

Courtesy: Dyersburg Police Department

According to the Dyersburg Police Department, on Saturday, December 2, police charged a 15-year-old with possessing multiple stolen firearms after following up on a burglary.

Courtesy: Dyersburg Police Department

Dyersburg Police say the guns were stolen from a person on November 29.

According to police, authorities recovered an “AR-15 style pistol,” SKS, and an AK-47, along with large capacity magazines containing over 60 rounds of ammunition.

Dyersburg Police confirm the teen was ordered to be held in detention by Dyer County Juvenile Court pending a detention hearing.

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