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Juvenile plan set for next two years

VALE  The Malheur County Juvenile Crime Prevention Plan for 2021-2023 has been completed and was presented to the County Court Wednesday, by Susan Gregory county juvenile director. The plan was created working with a number of community partners and local school officials.  The report showed that in 2019 there were 114 youth involved with criminal referrals  and 136 with non-criminal referrals. In 2020 there was a considerable drop in those numbers as there were 92 youth  with criminal referrals and 94 non-criminal referrals. The decline is partially attributed to COVID because of the number of youth not in school, but at home. However, the report said that brought out other problems such as a disconnect from school, mental health issues and possibly increased substance abuse. That also led to poorer grades and poorer attendance.’Through education and skill building in the moral recognition therapy program we hope to guide youth on decision making that is based

Reeths-Puffer High School awarded $625K for drug prevention program

Reeths-Puffer High School awarded $625K for drug prevention program Fox 17 Archives and last updated 2021-01-20 18:13:53-05 MUSKEGON, Mich. — Straight Talk About Tough Stuff (STATS) recently learned they will receive a $125,000 Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grant each year for the next five years. The grant was awarded by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to students, educators, community leaders, the Health Project of Mercy Health, and Muskegon Township Police. “STATS has always focused on peer leadership. This focus will become even stronger as youth are given more opportunities to engage in activities and learning. Some will even participate in a national conference,” said STATS Coordinator Jennifer LaChapelle of the Health Project.

Owatonna Police Recover Stolen Vehicles

Owatonna Police Recover Stolen Vehicles In separate incidents recently, the Owatonna Police Department (OPD) recovered stolen vehicles according to the weekly Just the Facts e-newsletter from the department. One time it led to an arrest. Police are asking the public for assistance in the other one. Sunday, December 13 an officer made a traffic stop due to a light violation. The newsletter reports, Due to the vehicle bearing Minnesota dealer plates, the officer ran the vehicle identification number and learned the vehicle was stolen.in connection to a burglary that took place at Seykora Automotive on December 7. A search of the vehicle led to discovery of a backpack with a cell phone and methamphetamine. The driver, 32-year-old Jonathan Miller of Waseca, was arrested and charged with 5th degree possession of a controlled substance and driving after revocation.