Teen arrested for threatening another person with a knife and injuring another juvenile during a fight at an apartment complex in Chico, CA

Domestic — Chico, CA — reported 2026-07-08

SUMMARY

A 15-year-old was arrested after threatening another person with a knife and injuring another juvenile during a fight at an apartment complex.

KEY FACTS

• Incident type: Domestic
• Location: Chico, CA
• Date reported: 2026-07-08
• Suspect: female, age 15
• Victim(s): 2 (one victim had a head injury)

REPORTED DETAILS

• The incident occurred on July 6-7, 2026, at the 1500 block of Springfield Drive in Chico, CA.
• A 15-year-old female was arrested and booked into Butte County Juvenile Hall.
• Police said reports will be forwarded to Butte County Probation for review on possible charges of assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, exhibiting a deadly weapon other than a firearm and resisting arrest.
• The victim had a head injury and was taken by EMS to Enloe Medical Center for treatment.
• The suspect resisted officers' commands and tried to flee several times before being arrested.
• She kicked against the door of a patrol vehicle to avoid being placed inside.