Juvenile Arrested, Unregistered AR-15 Seized After Threats Made to Peer 

January 30, 2026 – Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Wednesday, a 17-year-old suspect threatened another juvenile during a video call while displaying a firearm and making statements about harming the victim. The victim believed the threats were credible and contacted law enforcement.

Deputies responded to the suspect’s residence and located an unregistered AR-15 style assault rifle under the suspect’s bed, along with a loaded magazine nearby. The suspect was taken into custody and later booked into the Sacramento County Juvenile Detention Center.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office at 916-874-5115.

Source & photo: Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office