All articles tagged with #juveniles
Four juveniles were arrested after a Bay Area burglary spree that hit 77 homes and cars across Contra Costa and Solano counties, involving stolen power tools, firearms and vehicles; investigators traced the stolen goods to Oakland man Wuillian Cordova-Cubias, who was charged after authorities recovered a large stash of property valued at about $250,000.
A stolen Kia Optima occupied by seven unlicensed youths, ages 12 to 15, struck a Toyota Matrix in Germantown, Maryland, early Tuesday, killing the Toyota’s driver. All seven juveniles were injured in the crash, two critically; responders arrived around 5:25 a.m. at the intersection of Great Seneca Highway and Clopper Road as police investigate the crash’s cause.
On July 4, a “teen takeover” flooded Raleigh streets with about 8,000 youths at Glenwood South and 3,000 at Brier Creek, many from outside Raleigh, leading to six shootings and 10 injuries. Police arrested 29 young adults (18 and older), seized 11 firearms, and filed four juvenile petitions (one elevated to secure custody). A Moore Square gathering earlier that day was peaceful, but chaotic late-night scenes erupted as crowds clashed and law enforcement encountered more guns than anticipated; investigations continue.
Two unidentified minors were arrested after a six-alarm fire at an abandoned Allentown warehouse spread to eight homes—six destroyed—displacing seven families; a firefighter was injured, and the juveniles face arson, recklessly endangering, conspiracy and causing a catastrophe charges as investigators say radiant heat, not direct flames, fueled the blaze.
Police say two 14- and 15-year-old Grade 9 students planned the Tacloban City high school shooting weeks before the June 22 attack at San Jose National High School, which left at least three dead and several injured. The Regional Office Eastern Visayas (PRO 8) said the plan dated back to April–May, and investigators noted rumors about how the guns were brought into the campus and the suspects’ familiarity with the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, though not all details have been confirmed.
A large fight at the AFRAM festival in Baltimore Saturday night led to juveniles throwing objects at police, resulting in two officers being assaulted; authorities are investigating the incident.
Five juveniles have been charged with second-degree murder in the fatal assault of Peter Bennedum, a 45-year-old homeless man in Binghamton; four suspects were arrested the day after the attack on attempted murder charges and remain in juvenile detention awaiting murder arraignments, while a fifth suspect, age 13, was arrested Wednesday and remanded to a juvenile detention center as the investigation continues.
Two juveniles were killed and several others wounded when a planned fight at Leinbach Park in Winston-Salem escalated into a mass shooting; investigators say multiple people were involved and are determining the roles of suspects, victims and witnesses.
Two juveniles agreed to meet for a fight at Leinbach Park in Winston-Salem, NC; the gathering escalated into a mass shooting with multiple shooters, leaving two people dead. Authorities say the incident is isolated and under investigation; Jefferson Middle School and Mount Tabor High School remained open, and Leinbach Park access and nearby Robinhood Road were closed.
Two people were killed in a mass shooting at Leinbach Park in Winston-Salem after a planned fight between two youths escalated; multiple shooters opened fire and the total number of victims was not immediately known as the SBI investigates. Several roads were closed and nearby Jefferson Middle School remained in session as authorities described the incident as isolated and under investigation.
Two people are dead and multiple others injured after a planned fight near Leinbach Park in Winston-Salem escalated into gunfire; the NC SBI is investigating with suspects at large. Nearby schools were placed on secure hold as a precaution, drones are aiding the search, and Leinbach Park and surrounding roads remain closed as investigators continue to gather details.
Amnesty International warns that in Iran, around 30 detainees from January protests are at risk of execution after expedited trials, with eight already sentenced to death including two 17-year-olds; rights groups allege torture and denial of legal counsel in the process, and say the true number at risk may be higher.
Five juveniles were shot and injured during a New Year's Eve party in Round Rock, Texas, following a physical altercation that was reportedly triggered by a viral social media flyer; all victims are in non-life-threatening condition, and the investigation is ongoing.
A car crashed into a tent in Bladensburg, Maryland, injuring 11 people including an infant and several juveniles, with the infant and a girl in critical condition. The cause of the gathering is unclear, and the incident is under investigation.
Six people, including four juveniles, were injured in a crash on Hull Street Road in Richmond, with injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and police are seeking information from the public.