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ARREST SUMMARY FOR NON-INDEX OFFENSES
Definition
MANSLAUGHTER
The unlawful killing of a human being by another through gross negligence. Arrests relating to traffic fatalities are included.
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There were 25 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for manslaughter during this year, a decrease of 29 percent when compared
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Adults accounted for 92 percent and juveniles accounted for 8 percent of the arrests.
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Males accounted for 92 percent and females 8 percent of the arrests.
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Sixty-four percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, and 36 percent were black.
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The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 24 percent of the arrests and 76 percent were non-Hispanic.
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SIMPLE ASSAULT
Simple assault, as defined under the New Jersey Uniform Crime Reporting System, is an assault or an attempted assault where no weapon is
used and which does not result in serious or aggravated injury to the victim.
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There were 23,029 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for simple assault during this year, a decrease of 4 percent when compared to 2012.
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Adults accounted for 90 percent and juveniles accounted for 10 percent of the arrests.
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Males accounted for 72 percent and females 28 percent of the arrests.
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Sixty-two percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 36 percent were black, and 2 percent were other races.
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The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 23 percent of the arrests and 77 percent were non-Hispanic.
Definition
ARSON
Under this program, arson is defined as the willful or malicious burning, or attempting to burn, with or without intent to defraud; a dwelling,
house, building, ship or vessel, motor vehicle or aircraft, contents of building, personal property of another, etc.
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There were 224 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for arson during this year, a decrease of 12 percent when compared to
2012.
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Adults accounted for 57 percent and juveniles accounted for 43 percent of the arrests.
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Males accounted for 79 percent and females 21 percent of the arrests.
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Sixty-six percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 31 percent were black, and 4 percent were other races.
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The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 22 percent of the arrests and 78 percent were non-Hispanic.
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Definition
FORGERY AND COUNTERFEITING
The definition of forgery and counterfeiting is the making, altering, uttering or possessing or attempting to make, alter, utter or possess, with
intent to defraud, anything false which is made to appear true.
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There were 1,318 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for forgery and counterfeiting during this year, a decrease of 26 percent
when compared to 2012.
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Adults accounted for 98 percent and juveniles accounted for 2 percent of the arrests.
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Males accounted for 61 percent and females 39 percent of the arrests.
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Fifty-five percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 43 percent were black, and 2 percent were other races.
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The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 18 percent of the arrests and 82 percent were non-Hispanic.
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FRAUD
In Uniform Crime Reporting, fraud is the fraudulent conversion and obtaining money or property by false pretenses. This includes bad checks,
confidence games, etc., except forgeries and counterfeiting.
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There were 4,855 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for fraud during this year, an increase of 43 percent when compared to
2012.
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Adults accounted for 98 percent and juveniles accounted for 2 percent of the arrests.
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Males accounted for 71 percent and females 29 percent of the arrests.
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Fifty-three percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 45 percent were black, and 2 percent were other races.
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The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 17 percent of the arrests and 83 percent were non-Hispanic.
Definition
EMBEZZLEMENT
The definition of embezzlement is the misappropriation or misapplication of money or property entrusted to one`s care, custody or control.
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There were 275 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for embezzlement during this year, an increase of 33 percent when compared to 2012.
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Adults accounted for 98 percent and juveniles accounted for 2 percent of the arrests.
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Males accounted for 48 percent and females 52 percent of the arrests.
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Sixty-two percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 36 percent were black, and 3 percent were other races.
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The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 21 percent of the arrests and 79 percent were non-Hispanic.
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STOLEN PROPERTY
(Buying Receiving, Possessing)
Definition
Included in this class are all offenses of buying, receiving, and possessing stolen property, as well as all attempts to commit any of these
offenses.
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There were 3,229 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for stolen property; buying, receiving, possessing, etc. during this year, a
decrease of 5 percent when compared to 2012.
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Adults accounted for 86 percent and juveniles accounted for 14 percent of the arrests.
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Males accounted for 77 percent and females 23 percent of the arrests.
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Forty-eight percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 51 percent were black, and 1 percent were other races.
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The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 17 percent of the arrests and 83 percent were non-Hispanic.
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CRIMINAL/MALICIOUS MISCHIEF
Criminal/Malicious mischief is defined as the willful destruction, injury, disfigurement, or defacement of property without consent of the owner or
persons having custody or control.
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There were 4,141 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for criminal/malicious mischief during this year, a decrease of 13 percent
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Adults accounted for 79 percent and juveniles accounted for 21 percent of the arrests.
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Males accounted for 77 percent and females 23 percent of the arrests.
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Sixty-six percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 33 percent were black, and 1 percent were other races.
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The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 19 percent of the arrests and 81 percent were non-Hispanic.
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WEAPONS: CARRYING, POSSESSING, etc.
Under this program, this offense includes all the violations of regulations or statute controlling the carrying, using, possessing, furnishing, and
manufacturing of deadly weapons or silencers, and attempts.
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There were 4,086 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for weapons; carrying, possessing, etc. during this year, an increase of 1
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Adults accounted for 83 percent and juveniles accounted for 17 percent of the arrests.
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Males accounted for 85 percent and females 15 percent of the arrests.
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Forty-five percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 54 percent were black, and 1 percent were other races.
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The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 18 percent of the arrests and 82 percent were non-Hispanic.
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Definition
PROSTITUTION AND COMMERCIALIZED VICE
Prostitution and commercialized vice are sex offenses of a commercialized nature and attempts. Included in this category are prostitution,
keeping a bawdy house, procuring or transporting women for immoral purposes, etc.
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There were 1,168 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for prostitution and commercialized vice during this year, an increase of 26
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Adults accounted for 98 percent and juveniles accounted for 2 percent of the arrests.
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Males accounted for 29 percent and females 71 percent of the arrests.
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Fifty percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 43 percent were black, and 7 percent were other races.
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The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 17 percent of the arrests and 83 percent were non-Hispanic.
Definition
SEX OFFENSES
Prostitution and commercialized vice are sex offenses of a commercialized nature and attempts. Included in this category are prostitution,
keeping a bawdy house, procuring or transporting women for immoral purposes, etc.
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There were 1,233 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for sex offenses (except forcible rape and prostitution) during this year, a
decrease of 4 percent when compared to 2012.
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Adults accounted for 82 percent and juveniles accounted for 18 percent of the arrests.
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Males accounted for 91 percent and females 9 percent of the arrests.
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Sixty-six percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 30 percent were black, and 4 percent were other races.
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The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 30 percent of the arrests and 70 percent were non-Hispanic.
Definition
DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS
Under the program, drug abuse violations are defined as the unlawful sale/manufacturing/possession/use of the below listed narcotics and
drugs:
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Opium or Cocaine and their derivatives (morphine, heroin, codeine).
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Marijuana, hashish, etc.
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Synthetic narcotics: manufactured narcotics which can cause true drug addiction (Demerol, methadone).
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Other: dangerous non-narcotic drugs (barbiturates, amphetamines, hallucinogens).
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There were 53,719 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for drug abuse violations during this year, a increase of 2 percent when
compared to 2012.
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Adults accounted for 92 percent and juveniles accounted for 8 percent of the arrests.
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Thirty-four percent of persons arrested for drug abuse violations were age 21 and under.
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Males accounted for 79 percent and females 21 percent of the arrests.
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Sixty-one percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 38 percent were black and 1 percent were other races.
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The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 15 percent of the arrests and 85 were non-Hispanic.
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Arrests for possession/use of drugs accounted for 81 percent of the arrests, and the remaining 19 percent were for the sale/manufacturing
of drugs.
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Arrests for opium or cocaine and their derivatives represented 33 percent of the possession/use category and 58 percent of the sale/
manufacturing category. Overall, they accounted for 38 percent of the total drug abuse violation arrests.
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2013 ANALYSIS OF DRUG ABUSE VIOLATION
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Definition
GAMBLING
Gambling violations are defined as the promoting, permitting or engaging in illegal gambling.
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There were 144 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for gambling during this year, an increase of 41 percent when compared to
2012.
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Adults accounted for 78 percent and juveniles accounted for 22 percent of the arrests.
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Males accounted for 42 percent and females 58 percent of the arrests.
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Sixty-five percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 31 percent were black, and 4 percent were other races.
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The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 35 percent of the arrests and 65 percent were non-Hispanic.
Definition
OFFENSES AGAINST FAMILY AND CHILDREN
The definition of offenses against family and children is the nonsupport, neglect, desertion or abuse of family and children.
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There were 11,296 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for offenses against family and children during this year, a decrease of
11 percent when compared to 2012.
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Adults accounted for 99 percent and juveniles accounted for 1 percent of the arrests.
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Males accounted for 88 percent and females 12 percent of the arrests.
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Fifty-four percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 45 percent were black, and 1 percent were other races.
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The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 15 percent of the arrests and 85 percent were non-Hispanic.
Definition
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Under the New Jersey Crime Reporting Program, the offense of driving under the influence is defined as the driving or operating of any motor
vehicle while drunk or under the influence of alcohol or narcotics.
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There were 24,876 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for driving under the influence during this year, a decrease of 6 percent
when compared to 2012.
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Adults accounted for 99 percent and juveniles accounted for 1 percent of the arrests.
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Males accounted for 64 percent and females 36 percent of the arrests.
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Eighty-two percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 15 percent were black, and 3 percent were other races.
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The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 21 percent of the arrests and 79 percent were non-Hispanic.
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LIQUOR LAWS
Definition
Included in this category are state or local liquor law violations, with the exception of ‘driving under the influence.’
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There were 4,257 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for liquor laws during this year, a decrease of 23 percent when compared
to 2012.
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Adults accounted for 74 percent and juveniles accounted for 26 percent of the arrests.
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Males accounted for 68 percent and females 32 percent of the arrests.
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Eighty-seven percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 11 percent were black, and 2 percent were other races.
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The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 11 percent of the arrests and 89 percent were non-Hispanic.
Definition
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
In this category are placed all charges of committing a breach of the peace (disorderly person).
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There were 16,315 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for disorderly conduct during this year, a decrease of 10 percent when
compared to 2012.
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Adults accounted for 88 percent and juveniles accounted for 12 percent of the arrests.
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Males accounted for 77 percent and females 23 percent of the arrests.
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Sixty percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 39 percent were black, and 1 percent were other races.
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The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 17 percent of the arrests and 83 percent were non-Hispanic.
VAGRANCY
Definition
In this category are persons charged with vagabondage, begging, loitering, etc.
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There were 285 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for vagrancy during this year, an increase of 19 percent when compared to
2012.
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Adults accounted for 91 percent and juveniles accounted for 9 percent of the arrests.
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Males accounted for 88 percent and females 12 percent of the arrests.
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Sixty-three percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 35 percent were black, and 1 percent were other races.
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The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 16 percent of the arrests and 84 percent were non-Hispanic.
Percent distribution may not add to 100 due to rounding.
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Definition
ALL OTHER OFFENSES
Included in this category are all violation of state and local laws, except those offenses that can be categorized into one of the specific crime
classifications previously mentioned.
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There were 126,814 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for all other offenses (except traffic) during this year, a decrease of 5
percent when compared to 2012.
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Adults accounted for 97 percent and juveniles accounted for 3 percent of the arrests.
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Males accounted for 74 percent and females 26 percent of the arrests.
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Fifty-four percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 45 percent were black, and 1 percent were other races.
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The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 16 percent of the arrests and 84 percent were non-Hispanic.
Definition
CURFEW AND LOITERING LAW VIOLATIONS
In this category are juvenile arrests made for violations of local curfew or loitering ordinances.
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There were 1,017 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for curfew and loitering law violations during this year, a decrease of 41
percent when compared to 2012.
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Males accounted for 74 percent and females 26 percent of the arrests.
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Fifty-two percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, and 48 percent were black.
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The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 28 percent of the arrests and 72 percent were non-Hispanic.
RUNAWAYS
Definition
For Uniform Crime Reporting purposes, this category is limited to juveniles taken into protective custody, under provisions of local statutes, as
runaways.
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There were 2,328 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for runaways during this year, a decrease of 10 percent when compared
to 2012.
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Males accounted for 42 percent and females 58 percent of the arrests.
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Forty percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, and 60 percent were black.
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The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 30 percent of the arrests and 70 percent were non-Hispanic.
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