Pistol Brandished in Luring Attempt, 4 Juveniles Arrested

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  Spokane County Sheriff’s deputies arrested four juveniles on July 14, 2026“On July 14, 2026, at approximately 8:00 pm, Spokane County Deputies responded to the 11600 block of N. Fairwood Drive for an attempted child luring.”
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  The arrest followed an attempted luring incident involving a toy pistol“Deputies observed a silver revolver, later determined to be a toy replica, in the back pocket of the front seat.”
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  The suspects were three males and one female aged 16 to 17“The associated juveniles, a 16-year-old male, a 16-year-old female, and two 17-year-old males, match the victim’s description, as did the Ford Explorer.”
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  The suspects were found in a gray 2007 Ford Explorer in the 12400 block of N. Fairwood Drive“As Deputies checked the area, they located the suspect’s SUV, a gray 2007 Ford Explorer occupied by four juveniles, in a parking lot located in the 12400 block of N. Fairwood Drive.”
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  Deputies confirmed a silver revolver replica was found in the vehicle“Deputies observed a silver revolver, later determined to be a toy replica, in the back pocket of the front seat.”
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  The silver revolver replica was not a real firearm“Deputies observed a silver revolver, later determined to be a toy replica, in the back pocket of the front seat.”
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  The incident occurred at approximately 8:00 pm“On July 14, 2026, at approximately 8:00 pm, Spokane County Deputies responded to the 11600 block of N. Fairwood Drive for an attempted child luring.”
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  A caller reported juveniles offering candy to lure younger children into their vehicle“The caller advised that a group of juveniles in a dark-colored SUV told several younger juveniles to get in their vehicle, while offering candy.”
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  Four victims, aged 10 to 16, were unharmed“The four younger juvenile victims were not injured.”
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  The 16-year-old male suspect was charged with brandishing a weapon“The 16-year-old male suspect, identified as the suspect who pointed the pistol at the victims, was also charged with three additional counts of Brandishing/Intimidation with a Weapon Apparently Capable of Producing Bodily Harm.”
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  All four were charged with two counts of attempted luring“All four were detained as Deputies continued to investigate. After speaking with the victims, their parents, and witnesses, in addition to unsolicited statements made by the suspects, Deputies developed probable cause to charge all four juvenile suspects with two counts of attempted Luring.”
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  The juvenile female was also identified as a reported runaway“The juvenile female was also found to be a reported runaway.”
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  All four suspects were booked into the Spokane County Juvenile Detention Center“At the conclusion, all four suspects were transported and booked into the Spokane County Juvenile Detention Center on their noted charges.”