Two Tennessee juveniles were arrested in Harrison, Arkansas following a coordinated effort between the Harrison Police Department and the 14th Judicial District Drug Task Force. The operation resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle and a significant cache of weapons.
According to Harrison Police Chief Chris Graddy, law enforcement received a tip that two runaway juveniles were traveling toward Harrison. The suspects were reportedly driving a white 2008 Toyota Tundra, which had been stolen from Dover, Tennessee.
In addition to the stolen truck, the juveniles were suspected of being involved in the theft of firearms from Benton County, Tennessee. Based on this intelligence, officers intercepted the vehicle on U.S. Highway 65 South, near Main Street. Both individuals were taken into custody during the stop.
Upon searching the vehicle, officers discovered 14 firearms. Between the stolen Toyota Tundra and the recovered weapons, the Harrison Police Department estimates the total value of the property to be approximately $20,000.
The juveniles now face charges of theft by receiving and being a minor in possession of handguns. Following their arrest, they were transported to a juvenile holding facility. They are expected to be held there until they can be extradited to Tennessee authorities to face charges in their home state.
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