#youth-crime
#youth-crime

23 hours ago

Toronto

2 teen girls arrested Oshawa swarming attack, police say hate so far not believed to be factor | CBC News

fromABC7 San Francisco

NYC LGBT

2 teens arrested for alleged hate crime after throwing fireworks into crowd at Bay Area Pride event

23 hours ago

Toronto

2 teen girls arrested Oshawa swarming attack, police say hate so far not believed to be factor | CBC News

Five Teen Suspects, Allegedly Affiliated With Local Gang, Arrested for Murder of San Jose 15-Year-Old

Five teens arrested in connection to fatal stabbing of 15-year-old David Gutierrez, believed to involve gang affiliations.

Five arrested, including 13-year-old, in fatal stabbing of 15-year-old at Santana Row in San Jose

A 15-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in a random gang-related attack on Valentine's Day.

fromBKReader

Three Alleged Gang Members Indicted in 2021 Shooting Death of Teen Outside Brooklyn Charter School

Three gang members charged in the murder of a 17-year-old in Brooklyn, reflecting ongoing gang violence and rivalries in the area.

San Jose: Five arrested in gang-fueled attack on boy and mother, police say

Five suspects were arrested for a gang-related attack on a teenager and his mother in East San Jose.

Three defendants sentenced in connection with fatal shooting of 17-year-old boy in ambush outside Midwood charter school

Three gang members were sentenced for the daylight murder of Devonte Lewis outside a Brooklyn school, highlighting ongoing gun violence issues.

NYPD hunting suspected 12-year-old accomplice in gang shooting that killed innocent teen girl: sources

A 12-year-old accomplice is sought in a Bronx shooting incident that killed 16-year-old Evette Jeffrey.

Gang violence in the Bronx leads to tragic loss of innocent life.

fromsfist.com

Five Teen Suspects, Allegedly Affiliated With Local Gang, Arrested for Murder of San Jose 15-Year-Old

Five teens arrested in connection to fatal stabbing of 15-year-old David Gutierrez, believed to involve gang affiliations.

Five arrested, including 13-year-old, in fatal stabbing of 15-year-old at Santana Row in San Jose

A 15-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in a random gang-related attack on Valentine's Day.

fromBKReader

Three Alleged Gang Members Indicted in 2021 Shooting Death of Teen Outside Brooklyn Charter School

Three gang members charged in the murder of a 17-year-old in Brooklyn, reflecting ongoing gang violence and rivalries in the area.

San Jose: Five arrested in gang-fueled attack on boy and mother, police say

Five suspects were arrested for a gang-related attack on a teenager and his mother in East San Jose.

Three defendants sentenced in connection with fatal shooting of 17-year-old boy in ambush outside Midwood charter school

Three gang members were sentenced for the daylight murder of Devonte Lewis outside a Brooklyn school, highlighting ongoing gun violence issues.

NYPD hunting suspected 12-year-old accomplice in gang shooting that killed innocent teen girl: sources

A 12-year-old accomplice is sought in a Bronx shooting incident that killed 16-year-old Evette Jeffrey.

Gang violence in the Bronx leads to tragic loss of innocent life.

Bronx stray bullet shooting: Five teens cuffed after woman wounded by gunfire as she slept | amNewYork

Five teens arrested for shooting a woman in her sleep in the Bronx, emphasizing the dangers of stray bullets and youth involvement in violent crime.

NYC politics

Baby-faced gang caught on video turning NYC streets into 'shooting gallery' as schoolkids, families run for cover

A street gang's brazen violence terrorized a New York neighborhood, endangering lives and prompting a large crackdown by authorities.

2 innocent victims injured in NYC shooting just blocks from where 16-year-old girl was killed in crossfire

Gun violence in the Bronx remains a dire issue as innocent victims are harmed in gang-related shootings.

How a Walking Dead-obsessed teen who slaughtered his family plotted a school massacre

A mother's struggle with a violent son prevented a potential mass tragedy in the UK.

Nicholas Prosper's attack was intended to be a massacre, but police intervention saved lives.

Exclusive | Mom of slain Newark police detective Joseph Azcona mourns her beloved son after deadly shooting: 'That was my baby'

Police officer Joseph Azcona was tragically killed by gunfire, deeply affecting his family and community, and highlighting the risks associated with police work.

Boy, 15, clinging to life after being shot multiple times outside NYC public housing building

A 15-year-old boy was shot multiple times in Harlem, ongoing violence against youth raises serious concerns.

fromwww.amny.com

Bronx stray bullet shooting: Five teens cuffed after woman wounded by gunfire as she slept | amNewYork

Five teens arrested for shooting a woman in her sleep in the Bronx, emphasizing the dangers of stray bullets and youth involvement in violent crime.

NYC politics

Baby-faced gang caught on video turning NYC streets into 'shooting gallery' as schoolkids, families run for cover

A street gang's brazen violence terrorized a New York neighborhood, endangering lives and prompting a large crackdown by authorities.

2 innocent victims injured in NYC shooting just blocks from where 16-year-old girl was killed in crossfire

Gun violence in the Bronx remains a dire issue as innocent victims are harmed in gang-related shootings.

How a Walking Dead-obsessed teen who slaughtered his family plotted a school massacre

A mother's struggle with a violent son prevented a potential mass tragedy in the UK.

Nicholas Prosper's attack was intended to be a massacre, but police intervention saved lives.

Exclusive | Mom of slain Newark police detective Joseph Azcona mourns her beloved son after deadly shooting: 'That was my baby'

Police officer Joseph Azcona was tragically killed by gunfire, deeply affecting his family and community, and highlighting the risks associated with police work.

Boy, 15, clinging to life after being shot multiple times outside NYC public housing building

A 15-year-old boy was shot multiple times in Harlem, ongoing violence against youth raises serious concerns.

more#gun-violence

1 week ago

Cop pulls gun on pint-sized perp caught brandishing knife in NYC subway station: video

A 13-year-old kid was caught brandishing a knife the size of his forearm before a cop pulled his gun and arrested the pint-sized perp in a Brooklyn subway station.

New York City

#public-safety

fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk

Five teens including 14-year-old accused of attempted murder after shooting

Five teens charged with attempted murder following a shooting in London, highlighting youth involvement in serious crimes.

London food

Boys, 14 and 16, arrested after heavy seat thrown from height at Westfield Stratford

Two boys arrested for throwing a heavy seat from Westfield Stratford's third floor, narrowly missing shoppers below.

fromwww.dw.com

Germany politics

Germany sees rise in sexual violence and youth offenses DW 04/02/2025

NYC parents

Shocking video shows 2 young boys handling loaded gun in New Mexico

NYC parents

NYPD's DNA file saves teens' lives - but know-nothing Council wants it shut down

NYC politics

Time Square's minor migrant criminal: Letters to the Editor - May 7, 2025

fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk

Five teens including 14-year-old accused of attempted murder after shooting

Five teens charged with attempted murder following a shooting in London, highlighting youth involvement in serious crimes.

London food

Boys, 14 and 16, arrested after heavy seat thrown from height at Westfield Stratford

Two boys arrested for throwing a heavy seat from Westfield Stratford's third floor, narrowly missing shoppers below.

fromwww.dw.com

Germany politics

Germany sees rise in sexual violence and youth offenses DW 04/02/2025

NYC parents

Shocking video shows 2 young boys handling loaded gun in New Mexico

NYC parents

NYPD's DNA file saves teens' lives - but know-nothing Council wants it shut down

NYC politics

Time Square's minor migrant criminal: Letters to the Editor - May 7, 2025

Wild new video shows moment pint-sized perps gang up on cops in Times Square, as NYPD announce arrest of 5th migrant teen

A group of young attackers targeted NYPD officers during an attempted robbery in Times Square, leading to multiple arrests.

fromBoston.com

2 weeks ago

Boston food

Officials identify trooper injured in Revere hit-and-run as suspect is arraigned

Wild new video shows moment pint-sized perps gang up on cops in Times Square, as NYPD announce arrest of 5th migrant teen

A group of young attackers targeted NYPD officers during an attempted robbery in Times Square, leading to multiple arrests.

fromBoston.com

2 weeks ago

Boston food

Officials identify trooper injured in Revere hit-and-run as suspect is arraigned

more#crime

#london

Haunting final CCTV image of man, 75, surrounded by three girls then pushed, kicked and punched to death'

Three teenage girls have been charged with manslaughter after the fatal attack on a 75-year-old man in north London.

London politics

Child violent crime suspects are getting younger' in London

London politics

Child violent crime suspects 'getting younger'

Haunting final CCTV image of man, 75, surrounded by three girls then pushed, kicked and punched to death'

Three teenage girls have been charged with manslaughter after the fatal attack on a 75-year-old man in north London.

London politics

Child violent crime suspects are getting younger' in London

London politics

Child violent crime suspects 'getting younger'

5 arrests made in connection with fatal stabbing of teen at Bay Area mall

Police arrested five suspects, including a 13-year-old, in the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old David Gutierrez after a Valentine's Day ambush.

Teenager jailed for life for Elianne Andam murder

A teenager was sentenced to at least 23 years for the murder of 15-year-old Elianne Andam over a conflict regarding a teddy bear.

Police hunt for suspects after boy, 16, shot dead

A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in South London near Stockwell Tube station, prompting an investigation by the Metropolitan Police.

fromeuronews

Black Lives Matter

Video. Homes and vehicles torched in Ballymena during anti-immigrant unrest

London politics

Police appeal for witnesses to Elm Park stabbing as arrest total reaches twelve

Black Lives Matter

Child (12) arrested as police vow to work 'day and night' to tackle trouble across Northern Ireland

fromSFGATE

5 arrests made in connection with fatal stabbing of teen at Bay Area mall

Police arrested five suspects, including a 13-year-old, in the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old David Gutierrez after a Valentine's Day ambush.

Teenager jailed for life for Elianne Andam murder

A teenager was sentenced to at least 23 years for the murder of 15-year-old Elianne Andam over a conflict regarding a teddy bear.

Police hunt for suspects after boy, 16, shot dead

A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in South London near Stockwell Tube station, prompting an investigation by the Metropolitan Police.

fromeuronews

Black Lives Matter

Video. Homes and vehicles torched in Ballymena during anti-immigrant unrest

London politics

Police appeal for witnesses to Elm Park stabbing as arrest total reaches twelve

Black Lives Matter

Child (12) arrested as police vow to work 'day and night' to tackle trouble across Northern Ireland

more#violence

#vandalism

UK news

Teenager destroyed six new-build houses while on a stolen JCB rampage

fromGothamist

Upper West Side

At least 2 Westchester adults, one minor, charged in Tarrytown lighthouse fire

UK news

Teenager destroyed six new-build houses while on a stolen JCB rampage

fromGothamist

Upper West Side

At least 2 Westchester adults, one minor, charged in Tarrytown lighthouse fire

more#vandalism

fromThe Washington Post

How D.C.'s failure to curb truancy fueled a surge in youth crime

Irving LaBoard's death underscores the critical relationship between truancy and youth crime, highlighting systemic failures in addressing these issues.

Exclusive | Alleged 14-year-old cop killer can't be tried as adult in NJ - handing him all sorts of perks: expert

A 14-year-old accused of killing a cop in New Jersey is not tried as an adult, leading to significantly reduced potential penalties.

fromThe Washington Post

US news

D.C. teens in need of rehabilitation wait months in a detention center

Washington's juvenile justice agency's reform efforts have failed to address rising youth crime and provide timely treatment.

Exclusive | Alleged 14-year-old cop killer can't be tried as adult in NJ - handing him all sorts of perks: expert

A 14-year-old accused of killing a cop in New Jersey is not tried as an adult, leading to significantly reduced potential penalties.

fromThe Washington Post

D.C. teens in need of rehabilitation wait months in a detention center

Washington's juvenile justice agency's reform efforts have failed to address rising youth crime and provide timely treatment.

more#juvenile-justice

#community-safety

Three teenage girls charged over death of man, 75, in Islington

Three girls have been charged in connection with Fredi Rivero's tragic death, prompting increased police presence in the area.

fromsfist.com

NYC LGBT

Friday Morning Constitutional: Pride Event In Redwood City Attacked By Two Teens

SF parents

Dramatic video captures cops' military-style aerial operation - for teens on golf cart joyride

Three teenage girls charged over death of man, 75, in Islington

Three girls have been charged in connection with Fredi Rivero's tragic death, prompting increased police presence in the area.

NYC LGBT

fromsfist.com

Friday Morning Constitutional: Pride Event In Redwood City Attacked By Two Teens

A Pride event in Redwood City was disrupted by a homophobic attack by two teens who threw fireworks, leading to minor injuries and arrests.

SF parents

Dramatic video captures cops' military-style aerial operation - for teens on golf cart joyride

more#community-safety

#violence-reduction

Inside the classroom trying to steer London's children away from a life of crime

Youth are increasingly targeted by gangs for drug dealing, often under threat of violence.

Workshops provide crucial intervention for at-risk teens to prevent gang exploitation.

fromwww.theguardian.com

London politics

Youth workers in London custody centres stop 90% reoffending, says report

Inside the classroom trying to steer London's children away from a life of crime

Youth are increasingly targeted by gangs for drug dealing, often under threat of violence.

Workshops provide crucial intervention for at-risk teens to prevent gang exploitation.

fromwww.theguardian.com

London politics

Youth workers in London custody centres stop 90% reoffending, says report

more#violence-reduction

#murder

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Teenager jailed for life for Elianne Andam murder over teddy bear row

Hassan Sentamu, a young man with a history of violence, was sentenced for the murder of schoolgirl Elianne Andam, highlighting the severe impact of his actions.

Wisconsin teen killed parents so he could use their money to assassinate President Trump: FBI

A Wisconsin teen aimed to fund a plan to kill President Trump by murdering his parents.

Canada news

Police identify senior killed in fatal Pickering stabbing last week | CBC News

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Teenager jailed for life for Elianne Andam murder over teddy bear row

Hassan Sentamu, a young man with a history of violence, was sentenced for the murder of schoolgirl Elianne Andam, highlighting the severe impact of his actions.

Wisconsin teen killed parents so he could use their money to assassinate President Trump: FBI

A Wisconsin teen aimed to fund a plan to kill President Trump by murdering his parents.

Canada news

Police identify senior killed in fatal Pickering stabbing last week | CBC News

more#murder

#manslaughter

UK news

Teens locked up for firework attack which killed pensioner in his own home

UK news

Romford teen jailed for firework attack which killed pensioner pictured

Toronto startup

Last girl accused in Kenneth Lee homicide pleads guilty to manslaughter | CBC News

UK news

Teens locked up for firework attack which killed pensioner in his own home

UK news

Romford teen jailed for firework attack which killed pensioner pictured

Toronto startup

Last girl accused in Kenneth Lee homicide pleads guilty to manslaughter | CBC News

more#manslaughter

#legal-proceedings

East Bay (California)

fromABC7 San Francisco

Teen 'panicked' in crash that killed popular Oakland teacher, attorney says

An 18-year-old man, facing charges for a fatal crash, claims a panic response during a police chase led to the tragic incident.

Toronto startup

Verdict expected for girl charged with 2nd-degree murder in fatal Toronto swarming attack | CBC News

East Bay (California)

fromABC7 San Francisco

Teen 'panicked' in crash that killed popular Oakland teacher, attorney says

An 18-year-old man, facing charges for a fatal crash, claims a panic response during a police chase led to the tragic incident.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Toronto startup

Verdict expected for girl charged with 2nd-degree murder in fatal Toronto swarming attack | CBC News

more#legal-proceedings

Boy arrested after armed police search home for guns in Thamesmead

A warrant was granted under Section 46 of the Firearms Act, allowing police to search for firearms and ammunition, but no guns were found.

UK news

Germany news

fromwww.theguardian.com

German police arrest teenage neo-Nazis for alleged attacks on migrants

Five teenage suspects arrested in Germany for forming a neo-Nazi terrorist cell targeting asylum seekers.

14-year-old charged with murder in Newark police officer shooting

A 14-year-old has been charged with murder and attempted murder for shooting a police officer in Newark, New Jersey.

fromwww.thereporter.com

SF parents

Bay Area carjacking suspect accused of attempted murder of a cop

14-year-old charged with murder in Newark police officer shooting

A 14-year-old has been charged with murder and attempted murder for shooting a police officer in Newark, New Jersey.

fromwww.thereporter.com

SF parents

Bay Area carjacking suspect accused of attempted murder of a cop

Boy, 12, busted for threat of 'mass harm,' at LI middle school, posting photo of gun on Instagram: cops

A 12-year-old student threatened mass harm, leading to a school closure and heightened police presence.

Arrests over teen stabbed at secondary school

A 15-year-old student was hospitalized after a stabbing at a secondary school in east London, with three arrests made.

Teens arrested after Tennessee gamer reports hearing plot to attack CA school in online chat

A gaming chat led to the foiling of a school attack plot by alerting authorities about two teenagers in California.

Parenting

fromPsychology Today

Preventing Violence at School: Spotting Early Warning Signs

Younger offenders are more frequently thwarted when they leak plans for violence through communication channels, particularly prior to school shootings.

fromBrooklyn, NY Patch

Brooklyn

12-Year-Old Arrested After Bringing Gun To NYC School, Police Say

Boy, 12, busted for threat of 'mass harm,' at LI middle school, posting photo of gun on Instagram: cops

A 12-year-old student threatened mass harm, leading to a school closure and heightened police presence.

Arrests over teen stabbed at secondary school

A 15-year-old student was hospitalized after a stabbing at a secondary school in east London, with three arrests made.

Teens arrested after Tennessee gamer reports hearing plot to attack CA school in online chat

A gaming chat led to the foiling of a school attack plot by alerting authorities about two teenagers in California.

Parenting

fromPsychology Today

Preventing Violence at School: Spotting Early Warning Signs

Younger offenders are more frequently thwarted when they leak plans for violence through communication channels, particularly prior to school shootings.

fromBrooklyn, NY Patch

Brooklyn

12-Year-Old Arrested After Bringing Gun To NYC School, Police Say

more#school-safety

#stabbing

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

Boy, 12, taken to hospital after stabbing at school in Swiss Cottage

A 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after a stabbing at a school in Swiss Cottage, and two 14-year-olds were arrested.

UK news

Arrest in Wexford following alleged stabbing of teenager at children's playground

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

Boy, 12, taken to hospital after stabbing at school in Swiss Cottage

A 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after a stabbing at a school in Swiss Cottage, and two 14-year-olds were arrested.

UK news

Arrest in Wexford following alleged stabbing of teenager at children's playground

NYC politics

FIRST ON amNY | Three teens arrested for attacking cops in Times Square during brawl, Mayor Eric Adams says | amNewYork

fromNews 12 - Default

NYC parents

NYPD: 14-year-old girl charged with robbing, assaulting taxi driver in Bergen Beach

fromwww.amny.com

NYC politics

FIRST ON amNY | Three teens arrested for attacking cops in Times Square during brawl, Mayor Eric Adams says | amNewYork

fromNews 12 - Default

NYC parents

NYPD: 14-year-old girl charged with robbing, assaulting taxi driver in Bergen Beach

more#nypd

fromtime.com

Netflix's Bad Boy Sounds a Lot Like Adolescence. It's Not

In 'Bad Boy', the opening scene echoes 'Adolescence' with a police raid on a family, yet the series diverges sharply in narrative focus.

Brooklyn

#robbery

fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk

Brooklyn

Teen charged in Bergen Beach taxi driver robbery

London politics

Boy, 12, among four arrested after man robbed and assaulted in Barking

fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk

Brooklyn

Teen charged in Bergen Beach taxi driver robbery

fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk

London politics

Boy, 12, among four arrested after man robbed and assaulted in Barking

more#robbery

#knife-possession

London politics

Arrest made after youths seen with knives' near Stanmore train station

fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk

London politics

Three arrested after masked group seen carrying knives' in Ilford

London politics

Arrest made after youths seen with knives' near Stanmore train station

London politics

Three arrested after masked group seen carrying knives' in Ilford

more#knife-possession

#mental-health

Boys watching adult porn drawn to more extreme and illegal images', warns charity

Children as young as 12 are drawn to viewing illegal images due to desensitization from porn.

Excessive use of legal pornography leads youth to seek illegal child abuse material.

fromwww.nytimes.com

UK news

Online Harm Gangs Pose Unprecedented Risk' to Teens, Says U.K. Crime Agency

Boys watching adult porn drawn to more extreme and illegal images', warns charity

Children as young as 12 are drawn to viewing illegal images due to desensitization from porn.

Excessive use of legal pornography leads youth to seek illegal child abuse material.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Online Harm Gangs Pose Unprecedented Risk' to Teens, Says U.K. Crime Agency

Young people face unprecedented risks from online groups promoting sadistic behavior and coercion, according to Britain's National Crime Agency.

more#mental-health

WATCH as party erupts into chaos as teens flee group with 'knives' in Elm Park

Shocking footage has captured people fleeing from a group armed with 'knives' in a sports hall in Elm Park. The incident took place in Calbourne Avenue just after 9pm on March 22.

London politics

France news

fromThe Local France

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

France arrests teenager for suspected attack on rabbi

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly attacking a rabbi in Orleans, illustrating rising anti-Semitism in France.

All the stop and search figures for Greenwich - including 2,000 under 18s

In terms of demographics, more men were stopped and searched than women, with 8,566 men being stopped by police compared to 1,176 women.

London politics

fromwww.eppingforestguardian.co.uk

Boy, 16, arrested at police station after two cyclists injured in Essex

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for injuring two cyclists in a suspected deliberate act.

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk