Florida Mother Turns in 15-Year-Old Son for Armed Attempted Robbery to Marion County Sheriff’s Office

Jan 4, 2025, 10:24 PM

A 15-year-old boy wanted for armed attempted robbery was turned in to Florida deputies by his mother, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The mother recognized her son in a photo shared by authorities and took him to the sheriff's office to surrender. Following his turn-in, the boy was searched, and a K-9 unit alerted officers to the presence of a controlled substance, raising safety concerns for the teenager. The incident highlights the mother's involvement in encouraging her son to face the legal consequences of his actions.