Shelton Police Department

Chief of Police Joel W. Hurliman

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By: Detective Thomas Federowicz

Shelton Police Crack Down on Loitering

Over the past few weeks the Shelton Police Department has received several complaints of groups of youths, loitering, in the downtown area.  The problem has escalated to the point where businesses are affected and citizens are skeptical about shopping downtown.     On April 9^th, 2007 during routine patrol, officers observed a large group of youths (about 25) loitering in front of the downtown post office. The youths were skate boarding and they were making it difficult for the pedestrians to walk past.  The officers dispersed the youths, three youthful offenders were issued an infraction ticket for creating a Public Disturbance.  The fine was $103.00 dollars each.

About a half hour later the youths gather in the parking area by Carroll’s Home improvement, once again the juveniles were skateboarding and being disruptive.  The officers then took in custody four juveniles who were charged with Breach of Peace released to there guardian and given a juvenile court date of April 20, 2007.  

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