VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – A 17-year-old from Chesapeake was arrested Saturday night after officers conducting proactive patrols near the Virginia Beach Oceanfront found a concealed firearm during a traffic stop, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
Police said officers were patrolling the 2100 block of Atlantic Avenue at approximately 11 p.m. when they stopped a vehicle displaying an improper tag. During the stop, officers observed several juveniles inside the vehicle with illegally possessed vapes in plain view, prompting a further investigation.
Firearm found during investigation
According to investigators, the front-seat passenger, identified only as a 17-year-old male from Chesapeake, was found to be carrying a firearm.
The juvenile was taken into custody and charged with possession of a firearm by an underage individual, carrying a concealed weapon, and violating the city’s curfew ordinance.
Police cite concerns over juvenile weapons
The Virginia Beach Police Department said the arrest reflects what it described as a growing concern over the increasing number of concealed weapons being found in the possession of juveniles…