Police Say Wildwood Teen Tried To Stab Officer

A Wildwood teenager was arrested after he attempted to stab a police officer Thursday morning. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the 15-year-old boy was charged with conspiracy to commit murder, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, resisting arrest and unlawful possession of a weapon. It happened as police arrived at the Wildwood Housing Authority Commissioners Court at 3700 New Jersey Ave. about a 15-year-old boy who was experiencing a mental health crisis. When an officer approached the teen, police say the teen produced a knife and tried to stab the officer in the neck. The officer was able to subdue the teen and take him into custody.

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Nov. 17, 2023 4:09 PM CST
by pkilleen