Chicago police said officers were conducting a platform check Thursday night at a Red Line station when they saw the boy crossing between train cars.
said officers were conducting a platform check Thursday night at a Red Line station in the 200 block of West 63rd Street when they saw the boy crossing between train cars.
After approaching the teen, officers discovered he was carrying a weapon and marijuana, according to police. The boy was taken into custody and charged with a felony count of unlawful use of a weapon and a misdemeanor count of possession of cannabis. He was also issued a citation for crossing between train cars through a prohibited access point, police said.By clicking Sign Up, I confirm
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