DC Mayor Advocates for Stricter Penalties for Juvenile Offenders Amid Rising Carjackings

DC Mayor Calls for Tougher Juvenile Punishments Amid Rising Carjackings

Sean O
October 31, 2023
US News

As carjackings increase in Washington, DC, the mayor advocates for harsher penalties for juvenile offenders. In the most recent incident, a 13-year-old boy was fatally shot during an attempted carjacking of a federal agent. The city is launching a hotline to assist families with children at risk.

DC mayor wants harsher consequences for teens who commit crimes as carjackings climb

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Sean O

Sean thinks the world of Montgomery County, Maryland. She grew up in the area starting from Silver Spring and has been involved in various organizations around the County. With the transformation of downtown Silver Spring, She pioneered interest in online content specific to the area. Sean graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a focus in Economics and Geographic Information Science.

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