CITYWIDE TRUANCY CRACKDOWN ROUNDS UP 26 STUDENTS.Byline: Bhavna Mistry Daily News Staff Writer Twenty-six students found roaming The ability to use a communications device such as a cellphone or PDA and be able to move from one cell or access point to another without losing the connection. the streets were cited Tuesday as sheriff's deputies conducted a citywide truancy sweep. The youngsters were taken into custody from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the sweep, which involved more than a dozen deputies. ``We found that a lot of daytime burglaries are committed by juveniles,'' said Deputy Dave Miklos. ``It's a significant problem if they are left unsupervised.'' One of the truants, a 16-year-old Lancaster boy who was on suspension from Antelope Valley High School Antelope Valley High School is located in Lancaster, California and is part of the Antelope Valley Union High School District. It was founded in 1912[1]. It is located in the Mojave Desert. , was found carrying a knife. The boy was taken to a juvenile facility on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon concealed weapon n. a weapon, particularly a handgun, which is kept hidden on one's person, or under one's control (in a glove compartment or under a car seat). . Students must be at home during school hours if they are suspended sus·pend v. sus·pend·ed, sus·pend·ing, sus·pends v.tr. 1. To bar for a period from a privilege, office, or position, usually as a punishment: suspend a student from school. or are enrolled in a special study program, deputies said. A Palmdale boy found to be under the influence of alcohol was released to his parents. The others were issued citations on suspicion of truancy and were detained de·tain tr.v. de·tained, de·tain·ing, de·tains 1. To keep from proceeding; delay or retard. 2. To keep in custody or temporary confinement: at the Courson Park pool building until their parents arrived. They now must appear with their parents at juvenile traffic court. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Miklos, a first truancy offense could result in a fine of up to $335. A second violation could result in a fine of up to $670 or probation and community service. ``Ninety-nine percent of the parents have no idea what their kids are doing,'' Miklos said. ``We just want to impress upon them that these rules apply to them.'' |
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