Juvenile Crime
The Juvenile Crime topic page is a resource for cops, SROs and others dealing with juvenile crime and offenders, with news and information about everything from minors engaging in sexting to dealing with violent, potentially deadly kids.
After a deathbed confession, a police officer investigated long-hidden abuse at the hands of a once-revered priest
Officers help children explore life lessons while encouraging self-accountability, self-acceptance and continuous self-development
Some jurisdictions are reconsidering the definition of “juvenile” as it relates to the prosecution of criminal acts
Records show an arrest warrant was issued a week after a teen escaped from a juvenile facility
The boy, 14, was taken into police custody and no one was seriously injured
Increased use of gas as recreational drug has spurred fatal car accidents, more; over 350 parties broken up since school year began
The suicidal teen exchanged gunfire with police, eventually getting shot in the leg
The teens stole a truck and 17 guns before running away, and apparently killed themselves after their plans foiled
It took two sets of spike strips to stop the juvenile from fleeing police
The teen had hit his foster parent, causing the woman to seek medical attention, and just happened to run to a cop’s home
The officer had asked for the men’s IDs because he suspected them of violating curfew, though it is still unclear of their ages
Software stores locally the configurations of more than 2,500 ID types in use in North and Central America
An apparently drunk teen was found in someone’s vehicle that had been partially hot-wired
Police decided the 14-year-old driver was a hazard, and called off the pursuit moments before the SUV is seen flipping off the highway
Most are charged with misdemeanor mob action; a 16-year-old is charged with battery of a mall security guard
The teen paid friends to kill his grandparents for being too strict, shot woman 3 times in chest
The boy was allegedly interrogated and charged with robbery for stealing $5 from another child
The suspect crashed into a cruiser then crashed again where the driver was arrested
District judge said, “We’re dealing with a sophisticated, mature individual”
After shooting his family, the teen reloaded his gun, then went to church to meet his girlfriend and her grandmother
Police arrived to find what they described as a horrific scene, a 15-year-old boy is in custody
Three of the people arrested were playing video games when police arrived at the home where the bodies were found
Surveillance video shows the alleged shooter trying to conceal the gun as he nervously entered Taft Union High School
The parents picked up a drug test kit the day after they passed out after drinking milkshakes
Authorities are still investigating but believe the teenagers took the plane without permission
An unloaded gun and ammunition were found in his backpack
He was arrested immediately after the chase near La Joya, but confusion among authorities led to his release to his family
The boys threatened a woman with a loaded pistol, demanding her car, cash and phone
Suspect, 16, will be charged as an adult for attempted murder, assault on a law enforcement officer, vehicle theft and other offenses
A series of videos have been released detailing the boy’s plans and naming specific targets
Advocates are working to ensure that children who commit minor offenses are helped back on the right path
No penalty for “straw buyers” who purchase weapons for those who are prohibited
The runaway stole 3 vehicles before being caught by police