Police arrest 17-year-old with gun, bullets near Kings Island

A 17-year-old was arrested Saturday night after a report the teen had a gun and 12 bullets near Kings Island amusement park in Mason. FILE

Credit: Nick Graham

Credit: Nick Graham

A 17-year-old was arrested Saturday night after a report the teen had a gun and 12 bullets near Kings Island amusement park in Mason. FILE

A teenager near Kings Island amusement park on Saturday night was arrested for having a stolen pistol and bullets.

The 17-year-old from Westwood in Hamilton County was reported as a “suspicious person” to Mason police, according to reports.

Kings Island temporarily suspended rides in its Action Zone during the incident.

The gun was recovered by police; it is a Smith and Wesson semi-automatic.

The teen also had 12 bullets, reports indicate. Multiple charges have been filed, including receiving stolen property and criminal trespassing.

Saturday was Kings Island’s first day open for the 2023 season and there was large attendance.

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