Two weeks, 24 teens in handcuffs, and one very public plea from police: Queen Creek officers say enough is enough after a stretch of youth disturbances that included risky e-bike riding and late-night curfew runs. Now they are asking parents to step in before the next call comes in.
Police response and arrests
The Queen Creek Police Department says it fielded 51 juvenile disturbance calls in that two-week window and ended up arresting 24 juveniles on allegations ranging from curfew violations to unlawful flight from officers and reckless e-bike operation, according to 12 News. In response, the department says patrols have been beefed up around known trouble spots while investigators continue to chase down tips.
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