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OTHELLO – A local boy is in custody after being arrested Monday morning, Aug. 29, at his home in connection with possession a a stolen handgun and stolen vehicle.

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has yet to release the name and age of the boy.

The boy was booked into the Martin Hall juvenile detention center on charges of possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a stolen vehicle and resisting arrest, Sheriff Dale Wagner said, noting additional charges may be pending.

The boy was identified Saturday night, Aug. 27, in connection with recovery of a stolen vehicle near the intersecti...