Juvenile arrested with bear mace in Paso Robles Friday
– On Friday at approximately 1:14 p.m., Paso Robles Police officers were dispatched to the area of Niblick Road and Country Club Drive following reports of a male juvenile with a small black handgun running after another juvenile.
The school resource officer responded to the area and located one of the involved juveniles. The male juvenile, a known student from Liberty Continuation School, cooperated with the investigation. Officers determined the suspected firearm was a large canister of bear mace. The juvenile was arrested for being a minor in possession of O.C. spray. The other juvenile fled the scene before officers arrived.
The investigation is ongoing, and the Paso Robles Police Department requests that anyone with information contact the department at (805) 237-6464. Those wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers’ 24-hour hotline at (805) 529-7867 or text “SLOTIPS” to CRIMES (274637).
