Police said the teen used a knife to vandalize property.
A teen is facing weapons possession and burglary charges following a break-in in Washington Borough.
Charged is Zachary Tanis, 19, of Hackettstown.
Washington Township officers shortly after 11 a.m. Saturday were dispatched to a home in the 100 block of Route 31 South in the borough. Police said there was an ongoing dispute at the home.
Tanis at some point allegedly gained entry into the home without the owner's consent. Police said he used a knife to vandalize the homeowner's property, then fled.
A police dog was dispatched and found Tanis hiding under a work trailer a short distance away, according to police.
Tanis is charged with burglary, criminal mischief, obstruction of the administration of justice, weapon possession, unlawful possession of a weapon, resisting arrest and simple assault.
Tanis was processed and sent to Warren County jail in lieu of $7,500 bail.
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