Shelby County juvenile charges spike in first half of 2022
The number of violent juveniles charged in Shelby County from January to June 2022 has risen 38% compared to the same time period in 2021. (Jim Weber/The Daily Memphian)
From January to June this year, there were 483 charges against violent juvenile offenders, compared to 298 in the first half last year.
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Memphis Shelby Crime Commission Tarik Sugarmon juvenile transfer Safe Community Action PlanJulia Baker
Julia Baker covers Memphis and Shelby County’s law enforcement agencies and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. A lifelong Memphian, Julia graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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