A Bismarck teen was placed at the Youth Correctional Center after being arrested for drug possession and two sexual assaults.

Bismarck Police Lt. Dan Donlin said police responded to a fight at Simle Middle School at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday. Four boys allegedly were assaulting a 14-year-old boy, Donlin said.

The four boys told officers that the 14-year-old boy had raped one of their female friends, Donlin said. Three 15-year-old boys and a 14-year-old boy were cited with simple assault for the fight.

Police contacted the alleged victim of the rape, a 15-year-old girl, who said she was raped on Monday at the 14-year-old boy's home, Donlin said.

Officers learned that the 14-year-old boy, 15-year-old girl and a second 14-year-old boy met up at a mall, then went to the first 14-year-old boy's home Monday afternoon, Donlin said. He said alcohol appears to have been involved.

Police believe the 14-year-old boy fondled the other 14-year-old boy, Donlin said. The second 14-year-old boy left later, leaving the first 14-year-old boy and the 15-year-old girl alone.

The girl told police the alleged rape occurred after the second 14-year-old boy left.

The first 14-year-old boy was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, gross sexual imposition and sexual assault, Donlin said.

The boy has received juvenile citations for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, and the state's attorney's office will determine whether there is probable cause to cite the boy with gross sexual imposition and sexual assault, Donlin said.

Dave McGeary, director of juvenile court, said law enforcement officers will typically issue citations for offenses they believe occurred.

However, sometimes officers will talk to the state's attorney's office to determine which charges, if any, are appropriate in a situation.

"There are times where they're unsure and will consult with the state's attorney's office," he said.

The boy's case will be handled in juvenile court, where records are not available to the public.

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