(PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md.) -- Officials in one Maryland county said they are going to temporarily enforce a state curfew for teens amid a 'troubling' increase in juvenile arrests.
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Carjacking is one area of particular concern, officials said. Eighty-four juveniles have been arrested for carjackings this year, half of whom were under the age of 15, she said. Among the 84 arrested, 34 had prior arrests for a violent crime or gun offense, she said. "The vast number of juveniles are out doing the right thing and living a meaningful and positive life in Prince George's County," he said during Monday's press briefing, calling those who are committing crimes"outliers."The curfew was last strongly enforced in 1995, though Alsobrooks said they"feel that the facts and circumstances warrant doing so again."
"Simply put, the enforcement of this law is to protect our children," Alsobrooks said."Children 17 years old and younger are not legally responsible for themselves. Neither are police. Their parents are responsible and their families are responsible for keeping them safe. We need everyone working to protect our children."
Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy, who was not present at the briefing, defended her office's record on convictions at a later news conference.
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