15-year-old with drugs, stolen gun faces charges in Statesville: Police

STATESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A 15-year-old in possession of a stolen gun and drugs is now facing charges following an incident on Monday, Statesville Police said.

Probation officers were attempting to locate someone at a home along East Sharpe Street on Monday when they said they showed up at the home and observed marijuana and drug paraphernalia. A search warrant was secured and an ample amount of marijuana, as well as a stolen gun, were discovered, according to the police report.

A 15-year-old was arrested and now faces drug-related charges and possession of a stolen gun as a minor. The gun was confirmed missing from CMPD, Statesville Police said.