Police discover ‘arsenal of firearms’

TRUMANN, Ark. (KAIT) - Police investigating a shots-fired call Tuesday say they discovered a cache of weapons.

While working the overnight hours of Sept. 21, Trumann police responded to a report of shots fired on Harrison Street.

Officers arrested two people, who have yet to be identified, then obtained a search warrant for the home, according to a news release.

During their “thorough investigation,” Sgt. Jason Thomas and Officers Zach Fleming and Jonathan Penney reportedly found “an arsenal of firearms,” including at least one that had been stolen.

Trumann police investigating a shots-fired call Tuesday say they discovered a cache of weapons. — Trumann police investigating a shots-fired call Tuesday say they discovered a cache of weapons.(Trumann Police Dept.)

Officers arrested 18-year-old Blayne Mangrum and 19-year-old Romeo Mucherson.

Mangrum is being held on a $250,000 bond on suspicion of possession of a firearm by certain persons and theft by receiving.

Mucherson is accused of possession of a firearm by certain persons. His bond was set at $150,000.

Both suspects are expected to appear in court on Oct. 20.

Blayne Mangrum, 18, Trumann — Blayne Mangrum, 18, Trumann(KAIT 8)

Romeo Mucherson, 19, Jonesboro — Romeo Mucherson, 19, Jonesboro(KAIT 8)

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