A 10-year-old Minnesota boy has been arrested and charged after allegedly driving a stolen car through a crowded playground.
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More Details On The Charges Against The 10-Year-Old Minnesota Boy
According to Fox News, authorities identified the 10-year-old as the driver of the stolen vehicle on Thursday, October 3. Subsequently, the child was arrested and taken into custody at Hennepin County Juvenile Detention.
The outlet adds that he was reportedly been charged with “reckless driving and receiving stolen property.” Due to the child’s age, he will reportedly be appointed a psychologist who will determine if he is “competent” and “capable of assisting” his lawyers with his defense.
The psychologist will share their opinion with the judge, who will make a final decision. Additionally, if the child is not found competent, he will reportedly be released from custody, and “the case will either be dismissed or suspended.”
Fox News adds that the 10-year-old has a history of car theft and has reportedly been arrested in two other separate incidents. The child and his family are reportedly cooperating with authorities.
“It is unfathomable that a 10-year-old boy has been involved in this level of criminal activity without effective intervention. Prison is not an acceptable option for a 10-year-old boy. But the adults who can stop this behavior going forward must act now to help this child and his family,” Minneapolis police chief Brian O’Hara told reporters per ABC7 Los Angeles.
More Details On The Incident Involving The Stolen Car At The Crowded Playground
According to the outlet, Chief O’Hara revealed on Friday, October 4, that the incident occurred on September 20. Additionally, the incident happened at the playground outside of Nellie Stone Johnson School.
Surveillance footage shows the child driving around the playground before coming within feet of the crowded structure. At one point in the video, the car zips past a child walking toward the playground. Ultimately, no children were injured during the ordeal.
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An 8-Year-Old Girl Made Headlines After Driving Her Family’s Car To Target
As The Shade Room previously reported, an 8-year-old Ohio girl was reported missing in September. Upon investigation, authorities discovered footage from a neighbor’s Ring camera. Additionally, it reportedly showed the girl getting into her family’s vehicle and pulling off from their home.
Authorities then located the vehicle about 25 minutes away in the parking lot of a Target. According to police, the girl allegedly had $400 on her person and shopped around before being located.
