Altercation leads to arrest of two local teens

By ROB LARSON
Daily Press Staff Writer
Two Artesia minors, Eric Grado Jr. and Jeremy Montoya, were arrested Saturday, July 28, on multiple charges following a fight-in-progress call.
Grado, 16, was charged with resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, battery, minor in possession and possession of drug paraphernalia. Montoya, 17, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, battery and minor in possession. … For the rest of the story, subscribe in print and on the web.
The Artesia Police Department responded Saturday to a call in reference to a fight in progress at the Artesia Center. Upon arrival, officers noticed a red Ford Ranger, driven by Grado, attempting to leave the scene. Grado stopped after the arresting officer drew his weapon and gave verbal commands to stop the vehicle.
Upon investigation, the arresting officer found a straight razor, which Montoya claimed was his. Montoya allegedly told the authorities he had pulled out the razor because the third person involved in the altercation had a weapon, though the 17-year-old didn’t know what type of weapon it was.