Department of Juvenile Justice
Coverage of Department of Juvenile Justice in the Nexus archive.
- 14-year-old accused of starting Dollar Tree fire that caused $1 million in damage
A 14-year-old boy is suspected of intentionally starting a fire at a Dollar Tree in Gastonia, North Carolina, causing $1 million in damage. No arrests have been made, and no injuries were reported. The district attorney’s office and the Department of Juvenile Justice will determine next steps in the case.
- 14-year-old accused of starting Dollar Tree fire that caused $1 million in damage
A 14-year-old boy is suspected of intentionally starting a fire at a Dollar Tree in Gastonia, North Carolina, causing $1 million in damage. No injuries were reported, and police have not confirmed if the teenager has been located or arrested. The case will be reviewed by the district attorney’s office and the Department of Juvenile Justice.
- Teen accused of starting Gaston County Dollar Tree fire that caused $1M in damage
A 14-year-old boy is accused of intentionally starting a fire at a Gastonia, N.C., Dollar Tree store on July 5, causing $1 million in damage. No injuries were reported, but the fire led to a highway closure. Police have released surveillance photos and are offering a cash reward for information.
- Police identify teen suspect in Gastonia Dollar Tree arson
A 14-year-old boy has been identified as the suspect in a July 5 arson at a Dollar Tree store in Gastonia, causing $1 million in damages and destroying the building. No injuries were reported, and the case will be handled by the Gaston County District Attorney’s Office and the Department of Juvenile Justice.
- 15-year-old charged for alleged involvement in triple shooting in Uptown Charlotte, police say
A 15-year-old was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a handgun by a minor, and discharging a firearm following a triple shooting in Uptown Charlotte. Three people, including two teenagers and a 24-year-old woman, were injured in the incident.