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Sun Prairie police recover two handguns, suspected conversion device; two juveniles arrested
Two juveniles were arrested after police responded to a report of someone carrying a gun near South Musket Ridge Drive on Sunday evening. Officers recovered two handguns and a device they believe could convert a firearm to automatic fire, police said.
Two juveniles were arrested after Sun Prairie police found them with firearms during an investigation Sunday evening near South Musket Ridge Drive and Sweet Grass Drive, authorities said.
An officer responded at about 6:10 p.m. to a report of a person carrying a gun. Police found two juveniles matching the descriptions provided and recovered a handgun with an extended magazine and a device believed to be capable of converting the gun to automatic fire, according to Lt. Ray Thomson. Officers also took a second handgun from one of the juveniles.
Both were taken to the Juvenile Reception Center. They face charges related to resisting or obstructing officers and unlawful weapons possession, police said. Their ages have not been released, and the investigation remains underway.
Police Chief Kevin Warych said it was concerning that juveniles were reportedly carrying firearms in the community. He credited officers’ quick response and thanked residents who contacted police about the incident.