2 masked teens who knocked on doors of Delaware homes with tactical vests, gel bead gun charged, police say
Key Points:
- Two masked teenagers, aged 16 and 17, were charged with harassment, criminal mischief, and criminal trespassing after a prank involving tactical vests and a replica rifle in New Castle County, Delaware.
- The incident occurred on the 1200 block of Canvasback Drive, where the teens knocked on doors late at night, alarming residents in the Mallard Pointe neighborhood.
- Police received reports of suspicious individuals wearing masks and tactical gear and later identified the teens through information received on Sunday.
- A search warrant executed at one teen's home uncovered a gel bead gun, a tactical vest, and a hockey-style mask, confirming the prank nature of the incident without any threats made.
- The teens are awaiting arraignment, according to New Castle County Police.