A 12-year-old juvenile was arrested Monday afternoon after allegedly attempting to force entry into a residence in Howell Township, according to police.
The incident occurred around 3:28 p.m. on May 25 in the area of Princeton Drive. Howell Township Police said officers responded to reports of a male attempting to break into a home.
Upon arrival, officers found the homeowner holding the juvenile suspect on the ground outside the residence. The victim told police he was inside his home when he heard a loud bang coming from the front door. When he went to investigate, he discovered the front door had allegedly been kicked open, causing damage to the door frame.
Police said the homeowner then observed the suspect running toward the side of the driveway, where he allegedly got onto an e-bike and attempted to flee the scene.
According to investigators, the homeowner followed the suspect in his vehicle and was able to stop him a short distance away before holding him down on the ground until officers arrived.
Authorities said Ring camera footage provided by the victim allegedly showed the juvenile approach the front door before delivering a forceful backward kick that damaged and opened the door.
The juvenile was charged with criminal mischief and later released to his father at police headquarters, police said.
Later that evening, the juvenile’s mother reportedly contacted police claiming the homeowner had pointed a firearm at her son during the encounter. Officers returned to the scene and reviewed surveillance footage while also speaking with several witnesses. Police said all witnesses stated that no firearm was displayed at any point during the incident, and investigators found no evidence to substantiate the allegation.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Ptl. Lavarin #722 at 732-938-4575 ext. 2722.
And if he did point a gun, what would he have done wrong?
Outside with the kid running away it would be illegal to pull/point a gun
With a mother like that. Enabling her kid, not much hope.
With a mother like that, no one the kid is a criminal at age 12. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. And the kid is now released to his parents!!
correction: “No wonder the kid…”
He is his mother’s son !!!
In a meshugenne woke world, the homeowner probably has to hire a lawyer to protect himself now, while this juvenile delinquent gets off scot free.
When we had juvenile stealing from our neighborhood all day literally going back and forth, I got involved and hid between 2 cars and was able to apprehend the juvenile red handed. Unfortunately the LPD wanted to charge me as this strong 💪 suspect red-handed “kid” had rights to steal and yet if an adult got involved to stop the criminal offense that is questionable actions. This was at least 10-12 years ago. There is no safety if one wants to help keep their neighborhood safe. Unfortunately its even worse these days. The slogan goes. If you dont have, steal. The new commandment.
Holding down a 12-year-old stoing enough to force open a door, not bad!
Nothing personal, but what is sad is why this is the situation? Why isn’t there more peace and harmony? Why isn’t this boy getting lawn mowing or leaves raking jobs etc? Was this some form of intimidation?
Lazy world. Your expecting a kid to want to work to earn a dollar while his parents blame the neighbors for their unfortunate situation instead of working themselves. Stealing is easier especially if dad and mom are blaming others for their lack of bringing up a child in an environment of morales and rules.
Zeh Hakoton, Gadol Yihyeh!
On his path to a life of crime.