2022-06-16 1

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APD: Juvenile apprehended during SWAT situation at home in north Amarillo

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The Amarillo Police Department said a juvenile was apprehended Thursday afternoon during a SWAT situation in north Amarillo.

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Police Department said a juvenile was apprehended Thursday afternoon during a SWAT situation in north Amarillo.

APD Sgt. Carla Burr said officers were attempting to apprehend a juvenile at the home in the area of Mimosa Lane and Harper Street, which is in the neighborhood of Hamlet Elementary School.

Officers knocked on the door and heard people inside, but no one came to the door.

Police smelt marijuana coming from the house, so a narcotics search warrant was served.

Witnesses said police were surrounding a home in the front yard and alley.

The juvenile later surrendered after SWAT intervened.

Police searched the home and the investigation is ongoing.

Information is limited right now, but we will update you when details are made available.

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