Over the weekend, a 13-year-old boy was taken into custody in Detroit after being linked to a series of vehicle fires. The incident occurred last Saturday on the city’s west side at two auto collision shops located near Greenfield and Schoolcraft roads. According to FOX 2 Detroit, investigating police officers discovered the fires and were led to the detained teen following a review of surveillance footage and a conversation with a citizen.
This arrest highlights an intersection of juvenile delinquency and the importance of adherence to city curfew laws. Captain Marcus Thirkill conveyed the necessity for parental awareness post-curfew hours, emphasizing that “if this young man was off the street prior to 10 p.m. this incident could have been prevented,” as per The Detroit News. Detroit ordinances stipulate a 10 p.m. curfew for those under 15, and an 11 p.m. curfew for 16 to 17-year-olds, with citations facing the parents of violators…