Teen caught with brass knuckles

A 15-year-old was charged with having brass knuckles in his possession following an assault on March 19. File photo.

By: Sudbury Northern Life Staff - Mar 20, 2010 | 4 Comments (4)

A teenager has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon after police were called to a fight on March 19. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Lansdowne Street in Sudbury. Police said it appeare...

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