Over the last several years, the number of Hamilton youth using bear spray in assaults and robberies has been rising, police ...

Hamilton police are warning of a growing problem with teens and bear spray after a violent week in the city involving kids as young as 10 years old.

During an altercation, one youth allegedly discharged what investigators believe was bear spray, striking another teen in the ...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Two recent deadly bear attacks in Arkansas are prompting more hikers and campers to pick up safety gear — and local outdoor stores say they’re seeing a noticeable spike in demand.

Hamilton police say there has been a rise in bear spray-related violence in the city and that youths account for more than half the offenders who use the weapon, a “concerning” trend the force is ...