PHILADELPHIA — Twelve individuals have been charged in connection with a series of violent crimes, including the killing of a juvenile, 12 non-fatal shootings, two gunpoint carjackings, and an auto…
WALTON COUNTY, FL — A 21-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a juvenile multiple times at a party in Freeport, while his mother faces charges for tampering with…
FREDERICK, Md. — A juvenile suspect was arrested Saturday after Frederick police responded to a reported theft and discovered the individual in possession of a loaded handgun, authorities said. Officers…
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ – A joint investigation by the New Jersey State Police and the Monroe Township Police Department has led to the arrest of two individuals linked to a…
LAKE WORTH, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in Lake Worth on Friday evening after a group of juveniles mishandled a firearm, according to the Palm Beach County…
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40) to change how juvenile delinquency cases are handled in New Jersey has passed the state Senate. The legislation, Senate…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 15-year-old boy was arrested and charged with robbery after a victim was targeted on Thursday in the 1100 block of 15th Street, Northwest, the Metropolitan Police…
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Newport News Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted in connection with the January 15 shooting of a juvenile…
BRIGHTON, MA – A 16-year-old male was arrested on Friday, January 24, 2025, following a school-related disturbance that led to the discovery of a loaded firearm. Officers from District D-14…
EDGEWATER, Md. — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects involved in a serious assault on a juvenile that occurred on January 6, 2025, in the area…
MONTGOMERY, N.Y. — A juvenile has been arrested and charged with arson in the second degree in connection with two fires set inside Valley Central High School while classes were…
GREENBELT, MD — A juvenile was assaulted and robbed by three suspects near Springhill Lake Elementary School on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Greenbelt Police Department. Police reported that the…
GREENBELT, MD — The Greenbelt Police Department is investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred Tuesday evening in the 6100 block of Springhill Terrace. At approximately 5:01 p.m., officers responded to…
WILKES-BARRE, PA — A Wilkes-Barre man was arrested early Wednesday morning for allegedly assaulting a woman and her teenage son during a domestic dispute, according to the Wilkes-Barre City Police…
HACKENSACK, N.J. — A juvenile fleeing police in response to a reported dispute at a 7-Eleven on Essex Street was apprehended Sunday evening after suffering minor injuries while attempting to…
Juvenile Arrest Made After South Boston Shooting Incident
**BOSTON, MA** – On Tuesday at approximately 8:06 PM, officers from District C-6 responded to 8 Reverend Richard A Burke Street following reports of a shooting incident. Upon their arrival, they discovered an adult female with a gunshot wound. Emergency medical assistance was immediately provided, and the victim was transported to a nearby hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening. Ballistic evidence was recovered at the scene.
Following an investigation, a suspect description was broadcast. Officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force then conducted a search and located the suspect at North Point Drive and Westwind Road.
A 15-year-old juvenile male was taken into custody. He faces charges including Delinquent to wit; Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Firearm), Delinquent to wit; Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, and Delinquent to wit; Carrying a Firearm Without a License.
Additional charges include Delinquent to wit; Possession of Ammunition Without an FID Card, and Delinquent to wit; Discharge a Firearm Within 500 Feet of a Dwelling. The juvenile is slated to appear in
CAPE MAY, NJ — A juvenile humpback whale was discovered washed up on the shore at Sunset Beach on Sunday, prompting a response from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. The…
BALTIMORE, MD — Authorities are investigating a report of a rape involving a juvenile victim that occurred in August but was reported to police on December 1. Officers responded to…
PORT VUE, Pa. — A 16-year-old has been charged in connection with a shooting Thursday night that left another juvenile male injured on Romine Avenue, according to Allegheny County Police.…
PORT VUE, Pa. — A juvenile male was hospitalized after being shot Thursday night in Port Vue, Allegheny County police reported. Authorities said the shooting occurred around 10:08 p.m. in…
ABINGDON, MD. — Two juveniles were arrested early Monday after a series of vehicle break-ins in Harford County, with authorities crediting drone technology for swiftly locating the suspects. Deputies from…
GREENBELT, MD — Authorities in Greenbelt are seeking public assistance in identifying three juvenile suspects wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon at Beltway Plaza. The incident…
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Two Dominican nationals were sentenced this week for illegally harvesting and attempting to smuggle juvenile American eels, also known as glass eels, from Puerto Rico…
EVESHAM, NJ — A second juvenile has been arrested and charged in connection with the October 30 forest fire that burned 52 acres of land near Sycamore Drive and the…
Juvenile Faces Charges in Fatal Franklin Township Crash
**Clinton Township, NJ** – A 17-year-old from Clinton Township, NJ, is facing charges following a fatal car crash that occurred on August 22 in Franklin Township. The accident resulted in the death of 16-year-old Sophia Detorres of Franklin Township.
On that Thursday at around 7:30 a.m., Franklin Township Police and the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office’s Fatal Crash Team responded to a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Hogback Road, Route 617, and Lower Lansdown Road. Investigations revealed the juvenile driver exceeded the speed limit and failed to stop at a stop sign. There were three other juveniles in the vehicle during the crash.
The juvenile has been charged with second-degree death by auto, fourth-degree assault by auto, and two counts of disorderly persons assault by auto. Additionally, on September 6, Franklin Township Police issued motor vehicle summonses for reckless driving, careless driving, and violating probationary licensee conditions.
Second-degree charges could result in up to three years of imprisonment, while fourth-degree charges carry a potential term of up to eighteen months. The legal proceedings are ongoing, with the State represented by Assistant