PERKINS TWP., Ohio (WTVG) – Authorities in Erie County charged a teenager who police say flashed a BB gun at a protester before he was involved in a car crash.
A 16-year-old boy from Canton was “taunting and threatening” a protester in Sandusky by flashing a BB gun at her on Saturday afternoon, according to a police report from the Perkins Township Police Department. It happened as ‘No Kings’ protests were playing out across the country, including one along Milan Road near the Sandusky Mall.
The 37-year-old protester later told investigators she was following the teen during the protest “and stated he was being annoying,” the police report read.
“She continued and stated she told him he should be ashamed of himself to which he turned around towards her and lifted his t-shirt revealing the BB gun in his waistband,” the police report said.
Police said they first learned of the incident after the 16-year-old and a 17-year-old were involved in a car crash on Milan Road in Sandusky, near the Five Guys restaurant. Perkins Township PD said a 17-year-old driver was at fault over distracted driving.
When officers were investigating the crash, they received a tip that one of the boys involved had flashed a gun at a protester. As officers were patting down the boys, the 16-year-old said he had it on his waistband. It was determined to be a BB gun.
The teen’s guardian was called to pick him up. Police reports said he was charged with disorderly conduct and a court date will be scheduled by Erie County Juvenile Court.
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