As of the end of May, the Dayton Police Department reported 898 juvenile bookings this year — an 86% increase from the same period in 2022. Juvenile bookings exceeded 200 in one month in April ...

The city of Fayetteville is pouring thousands of dollars to offer more support to young people. A $70,000 grant is being given to the Fayetteville police department to address juvenile delinquency.