Law enforcement experts wrestle with rise in juvenile crime

An 18-year-old arrested in a Moonglow Drive shooting, a 17-year-old charged as an adult in a rape and robbery, and three teens tied to more than a hundred Cary car break-ins; the headlines for teens involved in crimes have been relentless.

Youth advocates want the public to understand more about what they are up against, and that it’s a group effort to change a teen’s life.

Diana Powell has been a long-time advocate for peace in Wake County. She says the crimes committed by young people are hard to follow…

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