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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.

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.

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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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.

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

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.

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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#murder

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.

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.

Judge orders teens held without bail in classmate's killing

Four of the eight Las Vegas high school students accused of beating their schoolmate to death in an alley made their first appearances in adult court.
The students face one count of murder but have not been formally charged.
Police are still working to identify and locate two more students seen in the footage taking part in the beating.

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.

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.

Judge orders teens held without bail in classmate's killing

Four of the eight Las Vegas high school students accused of beating their schoolmate to death in an alley made their first appearances in adult court.
The students face one count of murder but have not been formally charged.
Police are still working to identify and locate two more students seen in the footage taking part in the beating.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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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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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#family-violence

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.

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.

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.

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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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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.
#armed-robbery

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.

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.
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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.

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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