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[newsblaze]

Two Arrested in Multi-County Burglary Spree

Folsom Police arrested Shawn Noland, 19 years old, of Orangevale and a 16 year old juvenile, of Folsom, for conspiracy, burglary, possession of stolen property, and stolen vehicle charges. Both suspects have been linked to several burglaries that occurred in Folsom, El Dorado County and Placer County.

Police Officer caught both teens - one is now in the county jail. The younger one was released to his parents.

[MrsTuffPaws]

Two Arrested in Multi-County Burglary Spree

Folsom Police arrested Shawn Noland, 19 years old, of Orangevale and a 16 year old juvenile, of Folsom, for conspiracy, burglary, possession of stolen property, and stolen vehicle charges. Both suspects have been linked to several burglaries that occurred in Folsom, El Dorado County and Placer County.

Police Officer caught both teens - one is now in the county jail. The younger one was released to his parents.

Hmm, I wonder if they were the kids who tried to steal my old clunker car 2 months ago. It was so poorly executed, I'm sure it was kids, and not "real criminals" that tried it.

[mylo]

Wonder if they're the ones that stole my parents bicycles.

[tsukiji]

Why was one kid released? Single incident, maybe. But a spree? B&E while people are home? I say lock-up is appropriate -- these are brazen acts.

[newsblaze]

Why was one kid released? Single incident, maybe. But a spree? B&E while people are home? I say lock-up is appropriate -- these are brazen acts.

The younger one is 16.

[Darthvader]

The younger one is 16.

Therefore, he is allowed to break any laws he wants and they can't do a thing except give him over to his derelict parents.

[tsukiji]

The younger one is 16.

To me, this is just an incidental fact. Especially if this 'younger' one was involved in a spree of burglaries, B&E at night while people home, etc. This is going to turn out very bad over time.

I see no reason why age is a factor here; it's the maturity of the acts. If you're old enough to break into houses and steal properties and cars, you're old enough to serve the time.

[newsblaze]

To me, this is just an incidental fact. Especially if this 'younger' one was involved in a spree of burglaries, B&E at night while people home, etc. This is going to turn out very bad over time.
I see no reason why age is a factor here; it's the maturity of the acts. If you're old enough to break into houses and steal properties and cars, you're old enough to serve the time.

You guys would probably have them both sent up to Folsom Prison, breaking granite rocks into sand for the next 10 years and existing on stale bread and water.

My guess is that California Law has something to do with the reason he was released. I will try to discover the reason.

[tsukiji]

You guys would probably have them both sent up to Folsom Prison, breaking granite rocks into sand for the next 10 years and existing on stale bread and water.

My guess is that California Law has something to do with the reason he was released. I will try to discover the reason.

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and assume that this kid who is now in the care of his parents is reasonably sheltered, fed, clothed and going to school. While perhaps a sparse existence, sufficient for this age. I'm going to assume that he is not doing this to survive; if he is then that's may be a different story. And still a big maybe at that.

I'm assuming that this is not a case of a man, caring for his family at the end of his ropes and left with seemingly few viable options. A man that is desperately trying to shelter and feed his family. And I'm not saying that this would be justifiable -- only that I could sympathize with the motivation.

So, yes, if the motivation and intent are different, then I believe he should be sent to prison. I have very little sympathy for those who commit crimes in the name of perceived entitlement (be it cash for movies, drugs, car, iPhone, or anything materialistic beyond necessity). Age for me is not a factor. If you're old enough to plan and execute, then you're old enough to serve the time if you get caught.

Again, I'm assuming that this 'kid' is not acting out of desperation.

[Fowler]

I could be wrong, but just because he was released to his parents doesn't mean that there aren't charges/court dates.....

[john]

You guys would probably have them both sent up to Folsom Prison, breaking granite rocks into sand for the next 10 years and existing on stale bread and water.

Sounds good to me!

[eVader]

You guys would probably have them both sent up to Folsom Prison, breaking granite rocks into sand for the next 10 years and existing on stale bread and water.

My guess is that California Law has something to do with the reason he was released. I will try to discover the reason.

If found guilty of the charges made, what do you suggest be the punishment aside from what the courts say?

[mylo]

If found guilty of the charges made, what do you suggest be the punishment aside from what the courts say?

execution.