2006 Juvenile Crime Statistics
In 2005, the Farmington Police Department handled 8 Possession of Marijuana complaints involving juveniles. In 2006, we handled 6. In all cases a summons was issued.
In 2005, no females were caught with marijuana. In 2006, there were 2.
In 2005, the average age of someone caught with marijuana was 16, with an age range between 10 and 17 years of age. In 2006, the average dropped to 15, with the range between 13 and 17 years old.
In 2005, the Farmington Police Department handled 7 IPAM (Illegal Possession of Alcohol by a Minor) complaints involving juveniles. In 2006, we handled 3.
In 2005, we issued 9 summons and 2 warnings for IPAM. In 2006, we issued 5 summons and no warnings.
In 2005, females made up 27% of juveniles caught in Possession of Alcohol. In 2006, there were no female juveniles caught w/ alcohol.
In 2005, the average age of someone caught with alcohol was 15, with an age range between 14 and 17 years of age. In 2006, the average was 16, with the range between 15 and 17 years of age.
In 2005, the Farmington Police Department handled 2 juvenile OUI cases. In 2006 there were none.
In all cases, the juveniles were issued a summons.
In all cases, the juveniles were male.
In 2005, the age of juveniles operating under the influence was 17.
In 2005, the Farmington Police Department handled 27 assault complaints involving juveniles. In 2006, we handled 18.
In 2005, females made up 40% of juveniles aggressors in assaults. In 2006, females made up 17%.
In 2005, the average age of a juvenile aggressor was 14, with an age range between 9 and 17 years of age. In 2006, the average age was 15, with an age range between 13 and 17 years of age.
In 2006 there is still 1 open case.
In 2005, the Farmington Police Department handled 43 harassment complaints involving juveniles. In 2006, we handled 46.
In 2005, females made up 71% of juveniles committing the harassment. In 2006, they made up 22%.
In 2005, the average age of juveniles committing harassment was 15, with an age range between 12 and 17 years of age. In 2006, the average age was 15, with the range between 13 and 17 years old.
In 2006 there is still 1 open case.
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Visit Abovetheinfluence.com for educational information on how you can help your kids stay "above the influence".
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