A 18-year-old Evansville teen was arrested in connection with a firearm case near Benjamin Bosse High School. The teen was identified as Nigel Williams.
The Evansville Police Department issued a news release about the case. The information reviewed here does not provide details about the investigating units or any school-security response.
How Detectives Tracked Down the Teen
Reports say investigators used video surveillance in the case. The available information does not establish where the video was recorded, where the teen was taken into custody or when the arrest occurred.
Reports say Nigel Williams was charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon and child in possession of a firearm. The available information does not establish additional details about how the case was handled in adult or juvenile court.
A Separate 16-Year-Old Was Also Described in the Case
Indiana law addresses juvenile firearm possession and adult-court jurisdiction, topics discussed in Indiana Code § 31-30-1-4. The article also cites Indiana Code § 35-47-10-5 when discussing the state's firearm-possession provisions.
Separately, communicating a threat while drawing or using a deadly weapon elevates intimidation from a Class A misdemeanor to a Level 5 felony under Indiana law, as detailed by Gemma & Karimi. A Level 5 felony conviction in Indiana carries a prison sentence ranging from one to six years, with an advisory sentence of three years and fines up to $10,000, according to Banks & Brower.
A Pattern Rooted in State Law
The legal path for juvenile firearm cases can involve questions about whether a case proceeds in juvenile or adult court. The article cites a 2020 Indiana Supreme Court ruling in The Indiana Lawyer when discussing that broader legal issue.
Benjamin Bosse High School is part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation. The available information does not establish the school's address, enrollment, grade range or the structure of the district's police department.
Part of a Broader Local Trend
Tuesday's arrest is an Evansville firearm case involving a young person. The article also references other recent Evansville firearm cases, but the available information does not establish their specific locations, dates or firearm counts. Formal court filings from the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor's Office, along with any decision on whether Blanco's case could be transferred back to juvenile court, remain open questions as the investigation continues.
