Merton's theory of strain and crime has withstood half a century of theoretical controversy, but recent disillusionment with its empirical verification has led many to reject it as a viable ...

Juvenile crime continues to plague Baltimore, with quality-of-life offenses like carjackings and robberies still a major issue across city neighborhoods — even as overall violent crime trends downward ...

Concerns came to a head during the pandemic, when carjackings surged and many of those arrested were children. Carjackings and other crimes have declined considerably. By Campbell Robertson and ...