The Lawrence Police Department Gang Unit arrested three juvenile males from Lawrence in the Florence Street area. While conducting surveillance in the area the Gang Unit observed the three juveniles taking part in suspicious behavior; as members of the Gang Unit attempted to make contact with juveniles a foot pursuit ensued as the juveniles attempted to flee the area. With the assistance of members of the Patrol Division all three were located and arrested. Two of the individuals were located hiding inside a residence on Alden Ct. During the foot pursuit two firearms were discarded by the suspects and located by Police.
All three juveniles have been arraigned in Essex County Juvenile Court in Lawrence charged with several Firearms related charges.