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10-Year-Old Arrested for Driving Stolen Car Through Minneapolis Playground

The boy, with a history of auto theft, narrowly missed children playing at the crowded school site.

  • The incident occurred on September 20 at Nellie Stone Johnson School in north Minneapolis, caught on surveillance video.
  • The boy was arrested and charged with reckless driving and receiving stolen property, among other offenses.
  • This is at least the boy's third arrest, with a criminal history involving auto theft, robbery, and assault with a weapon.
  • Authorities are grappling with how to address juvenile offenders who are too young for traditional prosecution.
  • The boy's family is cooperating with police and seeking intervention to prevent further dangerous behavior.
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