Two teens accused of committing multiple crimes

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say two teens went on a crime spree across Monroe County, leading to shootings and burglary incidents.

On April 26, around 5:00 a.m., state police say they were called to Fairview Circle in Chestnuthill Township, for the report of a house window being shot at sometime overnight. Two people were home when the shooting occurred.

Throughout the morning, several incidents were reported to state police that were similar to the shooting and close in proximity.

LAPP Structures, an outdoor shed dealer on Route 209 in Chestnuthill Township, was reportedly burglarized. Police stated the main office was "in complete disarray" with items "destroyed and thrown." Remnants of fired fireworks were seen, with black gun powder covering the floor, officers said.

Troopers said they were then called to the Bright Fuel gas station on Route 209 for a burglary report. Surveillance video allegedly showed two individuals attempting to get into the gas station and burglarizing a camper behind the building.

After reviewing the video, troopers identified one of the suspects as a 16-year-old boy whom they knew from prior police incidents. A second burglary at West End Tobacco and Vape, on Route 209, was reported, and surveillance showed the same two suspects from the previous incidents.

The second suspect was identified as a 17-year-old boy who had a pistol and shot multiple rounds through the front window of the store. The juveniles then climbed inside, took several items, including nicotine vapes, THC products, and other items for purchase, police reported.

The 16-year-old suspect was later interviewed and admitted to police that he was part of the incident with the 17-year-old and that the two of them walked towards the West End Fairgrounds and fired 40 rounds of ammunition in different directions, according to District Attorney Mike Mancuso.

Police say the teen also admitted that the two vandalized Dunkelberger's Sports Outfitters floor tent, took a fire extinguisher, and sprayed the tent and several potted plants.

The District Attorney's office approved several search warrants and charges against the two teens. One suspect was taken to a detention center awaiting a detention hearing, and both will appear at the juvenile court system in the near future.