Watervliet Juvenile Charged with Felony Assault on Police Officer - Newport Dispatch

Teenage Crime Wave Shakes Watervliet - Officer Assaulted - Real News Now

Watervliet, a city struggling with an escalating problem of teenage-related crimes is striving to curtail this worrisome trend. The implications of this issue reached a peak recently when a local law enforcement officer was assaulted by several adolescents. This event, triggering a wave of concern in the community, has highlighted the need for immediate intervention. The incident in question unfolded when law enforcement were summoned to address…

Watervliet juvenile charged with felony assault on police officer - Newport Dispatch

WATERVLIET — A 16-year-old male was charged with felony assault after allegedly punching a police officer in the face during an incident at Clinton Park on June 12. Watervliet Police officers responded to a report of a large group fighting at Clinton Park at approximately 5:30 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located a male juvenile who reported that he had been assaulted by multiple individuals who punched and kicked him while he was on the ground. …