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Father Supports Son After Police Incident in Arizona

12/15/2025

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In November, Rick Kuehner found his 14-year-old son Tristan in trouble with the police after Tristan attempted to break into cars in Gilbert, Arizona.
He chose not to punish Tristan, believing kids learn from their mistakes, to protect his son through understanding and support.
He later told police that Tristan had been pressured into the incident.
Tristan faced no charges while the incident lingered in their lives.

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Story summary

In November, Rick Kuehner found his 14-year-old son Tristan in trouble with the police after Tristan attempted to break into cars in Gilbert, Arizona.
He chose not to punish Tristan, believing kids learn from their mistakes, to protect his son through understanding and support.
He later told police that Tristan had been pressured into the incident.
Tristan faced no charges while the incident lingered in their lives.