Baker City Herald

Baker County Juvenile Department director worried about rising trend in youth crime

By JAYSON JACOBY Baker City Herald,

6 days ago

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Baker County’s Juvenile Department is dealing with children who committed more serious crimes than in the past, including stealing guns, setting fires and assaulting other juveniles, and at younger ages.

Staci Erickson, the department’s director, told county commissioners on Wednesday morning, Oct. 2, that the situation this year “is getting concerning.”

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