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LI dad reveals horror of 14-year-old daughter who vanished mysteriously for a month and was found on a boat

A 14-year-old girl was sex trafficked and drugged during a month-long ordeal, highlighting the link between substance abuse and trafficking.

Teen girl who killed her mother and invited friend to see the corpse is jailed for life

A 15-year-old girl has been convicted of killing her mother due to her secret life involving drugs.

LI dad reveals horror of 14-year-old daughter who vanished mysteriously for a month and was found on a boat

A 14-year-old girl was sex trafficked and drugged during a month-long ordeal, highlighting the link between substance abuse and trafficking.

Teen girl who killed her mother and invited friend to see the corpse is jailed for life

A 15-year-old girl has been convicted of killing her mother due to her secret life involving drugs.
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Two 13-year-olds charged with armed robbery, assault in East Boston

Two 13-year-old boys were charged with armed robbery and assault in East Boston.

NYC Burlington store guard turns tables on armed would-be shoplifter by opening fire: sources

Retail theft incidents are on the rise in 2023.

DA: West Roxbury teen allegedly stole luxury shoes, victim's pants during home invasion

A 15-year-old was charged with armed robbery and home invasion during a West Roxbury theft involving weapons and luxury items.

Two 13-year-olds charged with armed robbery, assault in East Boston

Two 13-year-old boys were charged with armed robbery and assault in East Boston.

NYC Burlington store guard turns tables on armed would-be shoplifter by opening fire: sources

Retail theft incidents are on the rise in 2023.

DA: West Roxbury teen allegedly stole luxury shoes, victim's pants during home invasion

A 15-year-old was charged with armed robbery and home invasion during a West Roxbury theft involving weapons and luxury items.
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12-year-old girl fatally stabbed her dad hours after trying to run away: cops

A 12-year-old girl fatally stabbed her father during a disagreement after previously attempting to run away, leading to serious legal charges.
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Exclusive | Kids packing heat in NYC: Number of teens arrested with guns rises for sixth straight year

Juvenile gun arrests in NYC have surged 137% since 2018, indicating a troubling trend in youth involvement with firearms.

Stabbings and slashings surge across NYC, leaving bloody trail of death and destruction

Stabbings and slashings in New York City surged by 6% this year, attributed to juvenile gang crimes and an increase in emotionally disturbed individuals.

Teen arraigned on attempted murder in shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie says he is very sorry

A 17-year-old charged with attempted murder of 49ers player Ricky Pearsall expressed remorse in court while the city grapples with rising crime.

Worcester police arrest suspects in multiple shootings, including 14-year-old boy

Worcester's homicide rate has surged to 16 in 2024, marking a troubling increase largely driven by gun violence.

11-year-old migrant robs straphanger: Letters to the Editor - Aug. 19, 2024

The arrest of a young migrant child for robbery spotlights rising youth crime and public safety concerns in New York.

At least seven propane tanks reported stolen in Los Gatos

Increase in juvenile theft incidents reported in the area.
Safety concerns for youth due to increasing violent behaviors.
Vandalism incidents are contributing to public safety issues.

Exclusive | Kids packing heat in NYC: Number of teens arrested with guns rises for sixth straight year

Juvenile gun arrests in NYC have surged 137% since 2018, indicating a troubling trend in youth involvement with firearms.

Stabbings and slashings surge across NYC, leaving bloody trail of death and destruction

Stabbings and slashings in New York City surged by 6% this year, attributed to juvenile gang crimes and an increase in emotionally disturbed individuals.

Teen arraigned on attempted murder in shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie says he is very sorry

A 17-year-old charged with attempted murder of 49ers player Ricky Pearsall expressed remorse in court while the city grapples with rising crime.

Worcester police arrest suspects in multiple shootings, including 14-year-old boy

Worcester's homicide rate has surged to 16 in 2024, marking a troubling increase largely driven by gun violence.

11-year-old migrant robs straphanger: Letters to the Editor - Aug. 19, 2024

The arrest of a young migrant child for robbery spotlights rising youth crime and public safety concerns in New York.

At least seven propane tanks reported stolen in Los Gatos

Increase in juvenile theft incidents reported in the area.
Safety concerns for youth due to increasing violent behaviors.
Vandalism incidents are contributing to public safety issues.
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#police-arrests

2 men, 4 teens charged in smash-and-grab jewelry store robbery in Markham | CBC News

Youth involvement in serious crimes is increasing as evidenced by the recent Markham jewelry store robbery.

4 East Bay teen girls suspected of shoplifting $7,500 in merchandise flee in Uber getaway car

Teenage girls allegedly stole $7,500 in products and used an Uber for their getaway, highlighting organized retail theft concerns among youth.

2 men, 4 teens charged in smash-and-grab jewelry store robbery in Markham | CBC News

Youth involvement in serious crimes is increasing as evidenced by the recent Markham jewelry store robbery.

4 East Bay teen girls suspected of shoplifting $7,500 in merchandise flee in Uber getaway car

Teenage girls allegedly stole $7,500 in products and used an Uber for their getaway, highlighting organized retail theft concerns among youth.
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After Arrest of Teen Suspect, Details Emerge About Two-Year-Old Murder of 18-Year-Old In SF Warehouse

Arrest made in connection with the murder of 18-year-old Max Maltzman, who was found dead weeks after going missing.
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About 50 juveniles ransack 7-Eleven in L.A., latest in string of robberies targeting the chain

A group of juveniles ransacked a 7-Eleven, part of rising robbery incidents affecting local convenience stores and community safety.

3 teens charged in destructive fire that police say was set with fireworks

Fireworks caused a devastating fire in Riverside, leading to destruction, fear, and charges against three teenagers involved.

Danvers police arrest teen in alleged assault on a disabled person

A 15-year-old was arrested for attacking a disabled man, highlighting ongoing concerns about youth behavior in Danvers.

Teen, adult charged in dispute over sale of marijuana vape pens that left East Bay mother of eight dead

A 16-year-old was charged with murder for fatally shooting a mother who confronted him for selling marijuana vape pens to her children.

Caller tells cops Miley Cyrus music is 'blasting' from Los Gatos house

The ongoing disturbances in the area include juvenile misbehavior and property crimes, suggesting a need for community engagement and safety measures.

Thieves steal about $950 worth of cosmetics from Los Gatos store

Vehicle theft remains a concern with reports of abandoned vehicles and theft incidents increasing in the community.

About 50 juveniles ransack 7-Eleven in L.A., latest in string of robberies targeting the chain

A group of juveniles ransacked a 7-Eleven, part of rising robbery incidents affecting local convenience stores and community safety.

3 teens charged in destructive fire that police say was set with fireworks

Fireworks caused a devastating fire in Riverside, leading to destruction, fear, and charges against three teenagers involved.

Danvers police arrest teen in alleged assault on a disabled person

A 15-year-old was arrested for attacking a disabled man, highlighting ongoing concerns about youth behavior in Danvers.

Teen, adult charged in dispute over sale of marijuana vape pens that left East Bay mother of eight dead

A 16-year-old was charged with murder for fatally shooting a mother who confronted him for selling marijuana vape pens to her children.

Caller tells cops Miley Cyrus music is 'blasting' from Los Gatos house

The ongoing disturbances in the area include juvenile misbehavior and property crimes, suggesting a need for community engagement and safety measures.

Thieves steal about $950 worth of cosmetics from Los Gatos store

Vehicle theft remains a concern with reports of abandoned vehicles and theft incidents increasing in the community.
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#police-investigation

11-Year-Old Is Charged in Killing of 82-Year-Old Ex-Mayor and His Daughter

An 11-year-old boy confessed to murdering an 82-year-old relative and his adult daughter, raising questions about motivations and legal proceedings.

15-year-old in custody after allegedly gunning down man, 29, near NYC courthouse

A 15-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly shooting a man in broad daylight near a Bronx courthouse, raising concerns about gang involvement.

Teen arrested in Hayward shooting that left 15-year-old boy dead, 13-year-old wounded

A 17-year-old boy was arrested for a shooting that killed a 15-year-old and hurt a 13-year-old, with motives still unknown.

11-Year-Old Is Charged in Killing of 82-Year-Old Ex-Mayor and His Daughter

An 11-year-old boy confessed to murdering an 82-year-old relative and his adult daughter, raising questions about motivations and legal proceedings.

15-year-old in custody after allegedly gunning down man, 29, near NYC courthouse

A 15-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly shooting a man in broad daylight near a Bronx courthouse, raising concerns about gang involvement.

Teen arrested in Hayward shooting that left 15-year-old boy dead, 13-year-old wounded

A 17-year-old boy was arrested for a shooting that killed a 15-year-old and hurt a 13-year-old, with motives still unknown.
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#robbery

2 SF Walgreens hit in apparent smash-and-grab robberies within 1 hour of each other, police say

Walgreens stores in San Francisco faced simultaneous smash-and-grab robberies by large groups of juveniles, causing significant chaos and theft.

Migrant boy, 13, and masked buddies stab man with brass knuckles in Times Square beatdown - all because he wouldn't take their photo

A 13-year-old migrant boy and his friends attacked a man in Times Square after he refused to take their photo.

After allegedly murdering Oakland store clerk, 13-year-old boy committed another armed robbery 40 minutes later, authorities say

The youngest local murder suspect in recent memory is a 13-year-old boy who is accused of not only killing a liquor store clerk but also committing armed robbery at another store shortly after.
The 13-year-old boy has been charged with murder, attempted robbery, and other crimes, highlighting the shocking nature of juvenile crimes and their serious consequences.

Three juvenile girls arrested in assault of security guard at Downtown Crossing Walgreens

Juveniles arrested for robbing stores and assaulting a security guard in Downtown Crossing.

Tiburon teen threatened to kill 2 juveniles on Marin bike path, police say

A 15-year-old was arrested for armed robbery in Marin County after threatening two juveniles for their electric bicycle keys.

Washington teen steals woman's purse, punches her outside pharmacy: authorities

A 13-year-old boy was arrested for snatching a woman's purse in a Seattle pharmacy, highlighting the presence of juvenile crime and the importance of surveillance in identifying suspects.

2 SF Walgreens hit in apparent smash-and-grab robberies within 1 hour of each other, police say

Walgreens stores in San Francisco faced simultaneous smash-and-grab robberies by large groups of juveniles, causing significant chaos and theft.

Migrant boy, 13, and masked buddies stab man with brass knuckles in Times Square beatdown - all because he wouldn't take their photo

A 13-year-old migrant boy and his friends attacked a man in Times Square after he refused to take their photo.

After allegedly murdering Oakland store clerk, 13-year-old boy committed another armed robbery 40 minutes later, authorities say

The youngest local murder suspect in recent memory is a 13-year-old boy who is accused of not only killing a liquor store clerk but also committing armed robbery at another store shortly after.
The 13-year-old boy has been charged with murder, attempted robbery, and other crimes, highlighting the shocking nature of juvenile crimes and their serious consequences.

Three juvenile girls arrested in assault of security guard at Downtown Crossing Walgreens

Juveniles arrested for robbing stores and assaulting a security guard in Downtown Crossing.

Tiburon teen threatened to kill 2 juveniles on Marin bike path, police say

A 15-year-old was arrested for armed robbery in Marin County after threatening two juveniles for their electric bicycle keys.

Washington teen steals woman's purse, punches her outside pharmacy: authorities

A 13-year-old boy was arrested for snatching a woman's purse in a Seattle pharmacy, highlighting the presence of juvenile crime and the importance of surveillance in identifying suspects.
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Disturbing Video Leads To Hate Crime Charges Against 12-Year-Old Boy In Brooklyn

A 12-year-old was charged with hate crimes after attacking Hasidic Jewish boys in Brooklyn.

4 teens indicted in October attack on intellectually disabled man in Danvers

Four teenagers were indicted for allegedly assaulting Christopher 'Ducky' Anderson, an intellectually disabled man, resulting in severe injuries.

Teen allegedly drags Bay Area assistant principal by hair during homecoming

A 16-year-old student assaulted an assistant principal during a homecoming dance, leading to serious charges including battery and kidnapping.

Disturbing Video Leads To Hate Crime Charges Against 12-Year-Old Boy In Brooklyn

A 12-year-old was charged with hate crimes after attacking Hasidic Jewish boys in Brooklyn.

4 teens indicted in October attack on intellectually disabled man in Danvers

Four teenagers were indicted for allegedly assaulting Christopher 'Ducky' Anderson, an intellectually disabled man, resulting in severe injuries.

Teen allegedly drags Bay Area assistant principal by hair during homecoming

A 16-year-old student assaulted an assistant principal during a homecoming dance, leading to serious charges including battery and kidnapping.
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#gun-violence

How a broken juvenile justice system is failing in NYC

New York's 'Raise the Age' law allows violent youth offenders to evade serious consequences, resulting in an uptick in juvenile crime.

Kenosha, Wisconsin police say possible school shooting thwarted at elementary school

A 13-year-old's attempt to access an elementary school with a weapon raises alarms about communication and intervention in potential threats.

The Problem With Punishing Parents for Their Kids' Crimes

Parents being held accountable for their children's gun violence
Punishing parents is not an effective deterrent for juvenile crime

How a broken juvenile justice system is failing in NYC

New York's 'Raise the Age' law allows violent youth offenders to evade serious consequences, resulting in an uptick in juvenile crime.

Kenosha, Wisconsin police say possible school shooting thwarted at elementary school

A 13-year-old's attempt to access an elementary school with a weapon raises alarms about communication and intervention in potential threats.

The Problem With Punishing Parents for Their Kids' Crimes

Parents being held accountable for their children's gun violence
Punishing parents is not an effective deterrent for juvenile crime
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Southport stabbings: boy, 17, charged with murder and attempted murder

A 17-year-old charged with murder and attempted murder after a stabbing incident at a dance class, with three fatalities and several critically injured.

Man and four tooled up' teens guilty of murdering boys in case of mistaken identity

A man and four teenagers were convicted of murdering two boys in a revenge attack based on mistaken identity.

15-year-old seen on video 'bludgeoning' man sleeping on discarded sofa, California cops say

A 15-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly bludgeoning a man to death behind a shopping center in Redding, California.

Southport stabbings: boy, 17, charged with murder and attempted murder

A 17-year-old charged with murder and attempted murder after a stabbing incident at a dance class, with three fatalities and several critically injured.

Man and four tooled up' teens guilty of murdering boys in case of mistaken identity

A man and four teenagers were convicted of murdering two boys in a revenge attack based on mistaken identity.

15-year-old seen on video 'bludgeoning' man sleeping on discarded sofa, California cops say

A 15-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly bludgeoning a man to death behind a shopping center in Redding, California.
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Teen in court accused of attempting to murder 13-year-old girl

A 14-year-old has been charged with attempted murder of a 13-year-old girl and possession of a samurai sword, as case develops.
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SFPD Arrests 17-Year-Old Suspect In Shooting of Teen Outside Galileo High School

A 17-year-old was arrested for shooting a student near Galileo High School, emphasizing ongoing concerns about firearm violence in school settings.

Teen charged for shooting barrage of bullets into Brooklyn stores

Arrest of a 14-year-old boy for shooting into stores in Brooklyn in February.

SFPD Arrests 17-Year-Old Suspect In Shooting of Teen Outside Galileo High School

A 17-year-old was arrested for shooting a student near Galileo High School, emphasizing ongoing concerns about firearm violence in school settings.

Teen charged for shooting barrage of bullets into Brooklyn stores

Arrest of a 14-year-old boy for shooting into stores in Brooklyn in February.
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#school-safety

12-year-old California boy arrested in investigation, is suspected of threatening students

A 12-year-old boy was arrested for making threats towards students, reflecting ongoing concerns regarding school safety.

Another Riverside teen girl arrested as school threats spread 'like wildfire'

Recent arrests highlight a concerning trend of social media threats in schools, reflecting a nationwide issue of student safety and panic.

Girl, 13, arrested in Riverside as threats against schools cause anxiety nationwide

A 13-year-old girl was arrested for making violent threats against a Riverside middle school, part of a national trend of school-related threats.

12-year-old California boy arrested in investigation, is suspected of threatening students

A 12-year-old boy was arrested for making threats towards students, reflecting ongoing concerns regarding school safety.

Another Riverside teen girl arrested as school threats spread 'like wildfire'

Recent arrests highlight a concerning trend of social media threats in schools, reflecting a nationwide issue of student safety and panic.

Girl, 13, arrested in Riverside as threats against schools cause anxiety nationwide

A 13-year-old girl was arrested for making violent threats against a Riverside middle school, part of a national trend of school-related threats.
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Reason mother who missed son's riot sentencing gave to go on holiday to Ibiza

A mother prioritized a holiday to Ibiza over attending her son's sentencing, highlighting issues of parental responsibility in juvenile crime.

Trial dates set for 4 teens accused in Toronto swarming death | CBC News

Four teen girls face trial for the fatal swarming of a homeless man, with the case highlighting juvenile violence and societal issues.
Guilty pleas from some accused reflect legal complexities in youth crime handling.

Person tries to use counterfeit bill at Los Gatos movie theater

Juvenile disturbances, vehicle theft, and personal altercations reflect ongoing community issues.
Vandalism and other minor crimes contribute to a sense of local unrest.

Killer Scarlett Jenkinson moved to Brianna Ghey's school after spiking younger pupil

One of Brianna Ghey's killers, Scarlett Jenkinson, had previously drugged a younger student with a cannabis sweet before being transferred to Brianna's school.
The victim's parents did not support further police action regarding the drugging incident, leading to the matter being passed to the school for support.
Jenkinson and her accomplice, Eddie Ratcliffe, had discussed their plans to commit murder shortly after Jenkinson transferred to her new school.

4 Las Vegas High School Students Charged With Murdering Schoolmate

Four high school students in Las Vegas have been indicted on second-degree murder charges for the deadly beating of their schoolmate.
The beating was captured on cellphone video and widely shared on social media.
The incident stemmed from a conflict over a stolen vape pen and a pair of wireless headphones.

12-Year-Old Boy Accused of Fatally Shooting Cousin, 14, in Brownsville

A 12-year-old was arrested in connection to the shooting death of his teenage cousin at a Brownsville NYCHA development.
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