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Florida Juvenile Detention Sergeant Arrested for Inappropriate Correspondence with Teen Inmate

A Florida police sergeant, Katelyn Gomez, has been arrested and charged with solicitation of a child to engage in sexual activity after allegedly writing nearly a dozen inappropriate letters to a 16-year-old inmate at the Pinellas Regional Juvenile Detention Center. The letters described explicit details of a sexual encounter and an ongoing relationship, and a photo of Gomez was found in the boy's cell. Gomez admitted to writing the letters and developing a relationship with the inmate, despite being instructed not to be alone with him.

via Yahoo News|

#arrested #crime #florida

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Lawsuit Claims Abuse and Torture of Teen Inmates at Kentucky Detention Center

Two Kentucky teens have filed a class-action lawsuit against Adair County Juvenile Detention Center, alleging torture and mistreatment, including being forced to listen to "Baby Shark" on a loop, denied basic hygiene, and subjected to isolation. The lawsuit also details other incidents of abuse, including denial of prescribed medications, exposure to male officers, and inadequate living conditions. State officials and administrators are named in the lawsuit, and previous complaints about the facility's conditions have been filed.

via USA TODAY|

#abuse #juvenile-detention-center #kentucky

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"Escapees from Hinds Co. Youth Detention Center Captured After 4-Day Manhunt"

Three teenagers who escaped from the Henley-Young-Patton Juvenile Justice Center in Hinds County, Mississippi, were captured after a four-day manhunt. The trio, originally detained for charges including armed robbery, auto theft, aggravated assault, and first-degree murder, were considered armed and dangerous and allegedly committed multiple carjackings during their escape. This is the second time these inmates have escaped from the same facility.

via WLBT|

#carjacking #crime #escapees

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Teenage Murder Suspect Evades Jail Again, Second Time in November

Two 17-year-old murder suspects escaped from the East Baton Rouge Juvenile Detention Center in Louisiana, prompting a search by local police and the U.S. Marshals Service. One of the teenagers had previously escaped in November, and the facility has faced criticism for repeated escapes and violent incidents. The East Baton Rouge Parish has allocated $2 million for security upgrades, but these are still in the planning and design phase.

via NBC News|

#crime #escape #juvenile-detention-center

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Massive Escape: All 9 Teens Captured After Riot at Pennsylvania Juvenile Detention Center

All nine teenagers who escaped from a juvenile detention center in Pennsylvania have been captured, following a riot at the facility. The escapees, aged between 15 to 17, overpowered two prison employees to obtain the keys and escape through a side door. They likely went under the facility's fence to flee. Law enforcement agencies established a perimeter and conducted a search, with drones assisting due to weather conditions. The nearby Twin Valley School District closed as a precaution. The facility, Abraxas Academy, provides specialized care for delinquent male youth.

via CNN|

#capture #crime #escape

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Minors Recaptured After Abraxas Academy Escape and Riot in PA Detention Center

All nine juveniles who escaped from a juvenile detention center in Pennsylvania during a riot have been recaptured and will face charges. The escape occurred after the juveniles stole keys from staff members. This incident follows the recent capture of convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante in the same area.

via USA TODAY|

#crime #escape #juvenile-detention-center

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Massive Juvenile Escape Sparks Manhunt in Pennsylvania

Nine juveniles escaped from Abraxas Academy, a juvenile detention center in Berks County, Pennsylvania, following a riot. Law enforcement took back control of the facility, and it is unclear if anyone was injured during the incident. Multiple agencies are responding to the escape, and residents in the area are urged to remain vigilant. The Twin Valley School District will decide on whether to open school or not. This escape comes after a convicted murderer, Danelo Cavalcante, was captured following a 14-day manhunt in Chester County.

via CBS Philly|

#berks-county #escape #juvenile-detention-center

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Mass Escape: 9 Juveniles Break Free from Pennsylvania Detention Center

Nine juveniles escaped from Abraxas Academy, a juvenile detention center in Berks County, Pennsylvania, following a riot. Law enforcement took back control of the facility, and it is unclear if anyone was injured. Multiple agencies are responding to the escape, and residents in the area have been alerted. This incident comes after the recent capture of a convicted murderer who escaped from prison in Chester County after a 14-day manhunt.

via CBS News|

#berks-county #crime #escape

education2 years ago•3 min saved

"Prisoners' Mental Health Solution Earns Prestigious Award"

A group of incarcerated high school students from Travis Hill School in New Orleans won first place in a nationwide competition for their video submission on mental health, known as "The Voices Behind The Walls." Despite facing serious charges, the students emphasized their unique perspective on mental health and the need for understanding. Their winning solution proposed hosting biweekly family counseling sessions to address grief and trauma. The students, who lacked access to technology, were praised for their impactful approach. The competition provided them with a valuable opportunity to be heard and recognized their potential beyond the walls of the detention center.

via CBS News|

#aspen-challenge #education #family-counseling

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Teenage Trio Leads Deputies on High-Speed Chase in Stolen Car

Three juveniles, aged 13, 14, and 11, led deputies on a chase in a stolen car in Hamilton County. The pursuit went through Brainerd and downtown Chattanooga, with spike strips deployed but avoided. Eventually, a deputy successfully conducted a P.I.T. Maneuver, leading to the arrest of the juveniles. Two of them were booked into the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center.

via The Chattanoogan|

#chase #crime #hamilton-county

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10-year-old steals mom's SUV, leads police on chase to see her.

Michigan State Police released a 31-second video of a 10-year-old driving a stolen SUV down Interstate 75 in Saginaw County. The SUV had been stolen from a residence in Buena Vista Township, and the child driver was reportedly trying to drive to Detroit to see his mother. The pursuit ended when OnStar remotely disabled the vehicle, causing it to collide with a guardrail. The child is now facing charges and was lodged at the Saginaw County Juvenile Detention Center.

via MLive.com|

#child-driver #crime #juvenile-detention-center

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Former jail housing of foster kids in Sacramento County sparks crisis and lawsuit.

Sacramento County's foster care system is in crisis, with the director of the Department of Child, Family and Adult Services calling on the community to provide safe homes and a permanent solution for foster care youth. The county is currently housing around 15 kids at the Warren E Thornton Juvenile Detention Center, a former jail, which is not an ideal location and is operating without a license, violating state law. A family is suing the county over allegations their teenage relative was sex trafficked while staying at the facility. The county is negotiating with potential providers to be part of its permanent plan, hoping to move kids to new and safe shelters.

via KCRA Sacramento|

#child-welfare #foster-care #juvenile-detention-center

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Study reveals alarming rate of post-release fatalities among Cook County juvenile detainees.

A Northwestern University study found that one in four youths who spent time in the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center were shot or killed in the years following their release. The study tracked the lives of approximately 1,800 teens who were held at the detention center in the mid- to late-1990s, a population that is heavily Black and Hispanic, and overwhelmingly poor. The findings should guide policy makers to move young people leaving custody into programs that can help prevent violence, including connecting them with community-based organizations once they leave a hospital or detention center.

via Chicago Sun-Times|

#cook-county #crime #gun-violence

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Third minor arrested in Ocklawaha triple murder case.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office released new details about the triple-murder of three teenagers in Ocklawaha. The victims were planning on committing robberies with the three murder suspects. One of the suspects allegedly shot Layla Silvernail while she was making a U-turn, causing her to crash into a dumpster. Another victim was found dead in a ditch, and the third victim's body was found in the trunk of Layla's car. Two suspects were arrested and taken to the juvenile detention center for questioning.

via WCJB|

#crime #juvenile-detention-center #marion-county-sheriffs-office

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Teens Arrested for Assaulting Albuquerque Girl in Park

Two teenagers have been arrested and booked into the Bernalillo County Juvenile Detention Center for allegedly severely beating a 13-year-old girl at an Albuquerque park. The victim was taken to a park and beaten after leaving a party with a group of teens. Police are investigating other juveniles' roles in the incident and working with social media companies to remove posts about the alleged crime.

via KRQE News 13|

#albuquerque #assault #crime