Juvenile assessment center hits a snag

By , Daily Memphian Published: February 24, 2020 4:00 AM CT

“Less juveniles are being charged with criminal conduct in Shelby County. That’s a good thing,” District Attorney Amy Weirich said. “The disturbing part of this is that a higher percentage of the juveniles are engaged in violent crimes.”

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