TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) officers arrested a juvenile and seized three firearms—including one equipped with a “switch” to make it fully automatic—during a patrol to prevent violence near Gene Cox Stadium on August 22.
Members of TPD’s Violent Crimes Response Team (VCRT) were patrolling the area when they observed a group of juveniles. They saw one male, identified as Jabori Williams, 17, brandishing a firearm and pointing it at another individual, who then fled. Officers pursued the group, detained them, and recovered the firearm.
A second firearm, equipped with a switch that makes it fully automatic and is highly illegal, was discovered nearby.
A short time later, officers identified a vehicle of interest at a nearby gas station. A search of the vehicle yielded a third handgun with an extended magazine, along with a backpack containing latex gloves, a window punch, and a screwdriver.
Williams was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a delinquent, carrying a concealed firearm, aggravated assault with a firearm, and resisting without violence.
TPD stated that these actions “reinforce TPD’s ongoing commitment to maintaining safety during large community events.” The department encourages the public to report suspicious activity by calling 850-606-5800 or by remaining anonymous and calling Crime Solvers at 850-574-TIPS.
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