17-year-old indicted for assaulting Glendale police officers

A 17-year-old male has been indicted for allegedly throwing a firework at police officers in Glendale, Arizona. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office announced the charges on Thursday. The incident occurred on February 2 during a protest about President Trump's immigration policies. Many people were in the area near 67th Avenue and Camelback Road when police declared the gathering an "unlawful assembly." The protest became aggressive, prompting police to intervene. As officers attempted to disperse the crowd, the suspect allegedly lit a firework and threw it at them. Reports say several officers suffered injuries, including burns and hearing damage. The teenager has been charged with 22 counts of aggravated assault, one for each injured officer. County Attorney Rachel Mitchell emphasized the seriousness of the attack. She stated that assaults on officers threaten community safety and that such behavior will not be tolerated. The suspect is currently being held on a $100,000 bond.