Teen held in gun, drug case

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By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Sep 27, 2008 at 5:36 PM EST

Story Updated: Sep 27, 2008 at 5:41 PM EST

SOUTH BEND — A 15-year-old Washington High School student was taken into custody Friday after police were called to Vassar Avenue and Olive Street about a disturbance involving gunplay.

When South Bend police arrived, the teen allegedly ran toward a backyard in the 1100 block of North Olive and went into the home after pulling a handgun from his pocket.

The teen then reappeared outside, where officers took him into custody without incident.

Police found a small bag containing about 1.5 grams of cocaine, and a small plastic container with 24 Vicodin pills in the youth’s possession.

The youth was taken to the Juvenile Justice Center to be await formal charges, police said.

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