Louisville Metro Police have arrested three juveniles, aged 15 to 17, in connection with a series of over 20 burglaries spanning several months. The arrests, which occurred on June 25, followed a search warrant executed at a residence in the Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood where stolen clothing and a handgun were recovered. The firearm, initially reported as stolen from a retail store, was later confirmed to have been taken from a shipping package in Louisville.
During their investigation, detectives noted that the juveniles openly confessed to participating in multiple break-ins, revealing a concerning trend of youth involvement in crime during the summer months. Authorities emphasize that these cases highlight larger issues related to parenting and community engagement, as many crimes committed by young individuals may stem from a lack of supervision and accountability at home. More charges against the suspects are anticipated as investigations continue.
Read full story at www.wdrb.com