Operation Fresh Start steers teens away from criminal justice system, toward success
Operation Fresh Start steers teens away from criminal justice system, toward success February 17, 2021 6:35 PM Gabriella Bachara Updated: MADISON, Wis.– A new trend in crime caught the attention of Madison’s new police chief. “So far in 2021, teenagers have represented nearly 50 percent of the arrests made for stolen cars,” Chief Shon Barnes said. Community Message from Chief Shon Barnes Since Jan 1st, 100+ vehicles have been stolen in our city, most of which are running unattended warming up in the cold weather. Some of these auto thefts are tied to recent r...