In 2023, 111 juveniles were charged with a crime in Sangamon County. This year, as of the middle of March, 36 juveniles have already been charged. “Anecdotally, it looks to me when I look at individual cases, that we have more violent behavior by juveniles, we have more brazen juveniles carrying firearms, willing to discharge firearms committing armed robberies," Sangamon County State's Attorney John Milhiser said.
Sangamon and other blue counties, can thank their lackadaisical approach to crime for its proliferation. “ No harm, no foul, do better, bye.” doesn’t send a message of consequences or deterrence.
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Sangamon and other blue counties, can thank their lackadaisical approach to crime for its proliferation. “ No harm, no foul, do better, bye.” doesn’t send a message of consequences or deterrence.