Two local teens arrested for gang related social media threat

OTHELLO – Two juveniles are behind bars following their arrest for allegedly threatening to kill rival gang members and parole officers on social media. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office says the threats were made on Instagram, and Adams County deputies swiftly responded by investigating and tracking down the teen culprits. Both are being held at the Martin Hall juvenile detention center for various charges. An adult male was also taken into custody for unlawful possession of a firearm.
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