Police arrested a Jerusalem resident who allegedly drugged and beat a 15-year-old talmid yeshiva. The arrest was made on motzei Shabbos after police received a report the talmid yeshiva was missing. Police began a search, with led them to an apartment in the neighborhood he lives, an apartment belonging to an adult. The adult was taken into custody and the teen was taken for a medical exam.

The suspect was arraigned in the Jerusalem Magistrate Court on Sunday morning and his remand was extended until Tuesday, 22 Sivan. No additional information is being reported at this time.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)