Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has directed the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) to immediately develop and implement a pilot program in Montgomery County and Baltimore City targeting youth involved in motor vehicle thefts.
The October 13 directive calls for a rapid, coordinated response to youth-involved vehicle thefts in the two jurisdictions, which Moore said are experiencing the highest increases in motor vehicle thefts compared to 2025.
The program will establish a mechanism to immediately identify children who engage in, or are considered at elevated risk for, motor vehicle theft. Intervention will involve the child and family, along with social service providers and local law enforcement partners…