Stolen Car Leads to Charges for 3 NJ Teens and Their Parents

Three South Jersey teenagers are in trouble with the law for allegedly stealing a vehicle, and as a result, their parents are, too.

The Glassboro Police Department says that at around 11:30 last Friday night, they were notified that a vehicle that was stolen in Willingboro the day before was in the area of Rowan Boulevard.

Vehicle Located Behind Building

When cops, who located it behind a building, approached the three men who had just gotten out, they allegedly fled.

Two were quickly caught after a foot pursuit, while the third was later found walking along Rowan Blvd.

  • MORE NEWS:Police Made 42 Arrests in Just 2 Weeks in Egg Harbor Township

Three 16-year-olds Charged

All three, identified only by their initials, were 16 years old and from Willingboro. They were released to their parents/guardians and were charged with the following:

“J.D.”

  • Obstruction
  • Resisting by Flight
  • Disorderly Conduct
  • Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle

“D.W.”

  • Obstruction
  • Resisting by Flight
  • Disorderly Conduct
  • Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle

“D.S.”

  • Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle

Parents Also Face Charges

In this case, the parents/guardians of each teenager were also charged under a new “Minors and Parent Responsibility” municipal ordinance, “for the lack of supervision and control over said minor,” according to the department…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS