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Teen faces terroristic threat charges

MARION TWP — A 17-year-old boy allegedly threatened people in his home with an assault rifle Monday afternoon, setting off a substantial police search and bringing the small community of Boyers to a standstill.

No one was hurt. And the incident ended about 4:45 p.m., when the boy surrendered to police.

The juvenile, who was not identified, will face four counts each of terroristic threats, reckless endangerment and simple assault, police said.

Authorities said the boy already has a felony conviction of aggravated assault for shooting someone in the leg or foot about a year ago, and was on probation at the time of his arrest.

Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger said the boy is in the custody of county juvenile probation, and is being held at a juvenile detention facility until a hearing can be held. The circumstances will be reviewed to determine if juvenile court is appropriate.

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