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Four teens busted in BB gun vandalism

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This is why its important that you vote for district court judges who have community safety in mind....these types of cases hit close to home.

ericevenson
December 21, 2012 3:39 p.m.

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Sadly, the kids are not being charged with all of the vandalized vehicles- only a couple, which means many of the victims will not receive any restitution for what has been done.

piggyncsu
December 20, 2012 2:34 p.m.

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I don't think these teens should go to jail, but they need to punished for their crimes. First they should pay for the damages. Apologize to each of the victims. Lastly they should do 500 hours of community work.

mistervegas
December 20, 2012 11:44 a.m.

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"guns guns guns guns guns" VariousGood

Are you saying that someone should have shot these little criminals? Because if so, I agree. Where they come from, that is probably exactly what would have happened. On the other hand, I hope that you are not suggesting that we outlaw bb guns and eggs here in NC.

4Strikes
December 18, 2012 9:00 a.m.

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"If they have parents, then the courts should order the parents to pay for the damages and let them recoup the money from their kids. It past time to hold poor parental supervision responsible for kids that do these type of things." - Made In USA

Exactly! Court used to require that parents pay for damages caused by their children all the time. It is time that we got back to this.... then maybe parents would start providing some proper supervision if they are held responsibly for financial damages.

westernwake1
December 17, 2012 6:34 p.m.

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If they have parents, then the courts should order the parents to pay for the damages and let them recoup the money from their kids. It past time to hold poor parental supervision responsible for kids that do these type of things.

Made In USA
December 17, 2012 5:34 p.m.

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Wow. Not a bunch of wealthy kids. This amount of damage should be felony charges.

Road-wearier
December 17, 2012 5:02 p.m.

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"If some of you have never seen an air soft pistol, google photos, you'll be amazed at how much they look like a real gun, even the police have to check them out close up. And they have heft to them just like a real pistol. Here's a good photo of some of them and the orange tip is not easily seen at night."

I have a Nickel plated bb pistol that looks like a chrome .45. I also have a bb rifle that looks like an AK-47. Both would be perceived as real in any dark situation. Besides, the ones with the orange tips can be re-painted black.

GravyPig
December 17, 2012 3:19 p.m.

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Are they citizens of the USA ? If so make them work for $ 1.00 an hour and pay back every one that had property damaged. If not send them back to their home country.

lumberman
December 17, 2012 2:32 p.m.

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Teenage mischief, or something more? No mention if any of the accused have prior arrests. At least 1 of them is an adult. He should also be hit for contributing to the delinquency of minors. saturn5

For the purposes of prosecution they are ALL considered adults. And they should serve weekends in jail, be required to complete H.S. or GED, and have a lot of community service to pay restitution. And then serve an intense and lengthy probation.