Marion Prosecutors Consider Charging Teen as Adult in Fake Abduction Case
A 17-year-old teen from Dunnellon appeared in court facing charges related to an alleged abduction hoax.
Initially, an Amber Alert was issued after the teen reportedly texted his family saying he had been abducted by four Hispanic men.
- Presenting false evidence
- Shooting into a conveyance
- Making a false report of a crime
- Possession of a firearm by a minor
Prosecutors are considering the possibility of charging the teen as an adult, but a decision has not been made yet.
No official statement has been made regarding the final decision on the charges.
Author's summary: Teen faces charges for faking own abduction.