WHITEHALL, OH — Whitehall police are sounding the alarm after three juveniles were arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle, calling the incident a dangerous reminder that car theft is far more than a prank — it’s a serious public safety threat.
According to the department, the trio was found inside a stolen vehicle when officers intervened. One of the teens had 10 active warrants tied to multiple robberies, theft, receiving stolen property, and failure to comply with law enforcement. Officers also recovered a realistic-looking fake firearm from the vehicle.
Despite the gravity of the situation, police said the juveniles laughed during the arrest and directed disturbing and vulgar threats toward the officers. “There was no remorse,” a department spokesperson said. “Just mockery.”…