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Teen Arrested After Chasing Children with Knife, Mask

4/16/2026

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Connecticut police arrested 19-year-old Zakai Marshall on April 14 for brandishing a knife while wearing a Ghostface mask.
Witnesses reported stabbing motions as he chased children before Marshall fled into Bates Woods.
Police tracked him with a drone and recovered the mask and a large knife.
He faces charges of second-degree breach of peace, carrying a dangerous weapon, and simple trespass.

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Connecticut police arrested 19-year-old Zakai Marshall on April 14 for brandishing a knife while wearing a Ghostface mask.
Witnesses reported stabbing motions as he chased children before Marshall fled into Bates Woods.
Police tracked him with a drone and recovered the mask and a large knife.
He faces charges of second-degree breach of peace, carrying a dangerous weapon, and simple trespass.