A 19-year-old Rossford resident, Ezekiel James, pleads guilty to carrying a concealed weapon and attempted tampering with evidence, alongside a charge of unlawful possession of a dangerous ordnance. During a September incident, James allegedly pointed a firearm at another individual, prompting police to find a loaded shotgun and a handgun during a subsequent search of a nearby residence.
As part of his plea deal, James must forfeit the firearms, and a second carrying charge will be dismissed at sentencing set for June 2. Since his arrest, he has tested positive for drug use multiple times, leading to conditions that include house arrest with specific allowances for school and work. The case raises questions about youth violence and firearm accessibility in the community.
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