Juvenile crime rates in Washington returning to pre-pandemic levels, with vehicle thefts exceeding

Officials are seeing the most significant increase in vehicle theft and firearm possession cases.

WASHINGTON, USA — Felony juvenile crime rates are on the rise in King County, with data showing cases are returning to pre-pandemic levels.

“You didn’t hear about it for the last couple years, I think that’s why people are so surprised to hear about these cases, but also, there are very serious cases that we’re charging and that we’re getting every week,” said Casey McNerthney with the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

On Tuesday, Seattle police released a video of three juveniles accused of stealing a car crashing into a

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