DC liberals hit a record of 900 carjackings in just one year, marking a 100% increase from the previous year, on Thanksgiving Day
DC Liberals Mark Milestone 900 Carjackings in Single Year on Thanksgiving Day, Up 100 Percent from Last Year
On Thursday, Washington, D.C. reached a grim milestone, with over 900 carjackings reported so far this year. This represents a staggering 100 percent increase compared to the same period in 2022.
The danger of losing a car is further exacerbated by the fact that 77 percent of these crimes are committed by armed thieves, as reported by WJLA-TV.
Out of the 901 carjackings, there have been 157 arrests, with 66 percent of these involving teenage perpetrators. The city’s police department has also reported 238 “closures” of carjacking cases, according to their official website.
With the alarming rise in carjackings, the city council is taking action to address the issue. The D.C. Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety is currently debating Bill 25-0555, also known as the “Addressing Crime Trends (ACT) Now Amendment Act of 2023.” A hearing on the bill is scheduled for Nov. 29.
“This legislation reflects what our community is telling us: They want appropriate accountability for those who choose to commit crimes and inflict fear in our neighborhoods,”
D.C. Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser said of the bill. “At a time when we’re dealing with historically low staffing levels at MPD, we’re making common-sense changes that recognize the day-to-day operational challenges our officers experience and that will better support safe and effective policing.”
Among other provisions aimed at curbing carjackings and other crimes, the bill would impose restrictions on loitering, enhance drug-free zones, increase penalties for organized retail theft, reinstate a law prohibiting the use of masks during the commission of a crime, and impose harsher penalties for intimidation or threats.
Despite the high number of carjackings committed by young people, Democratic Attorney General Brian Schwalb argues that ”kids are kids” and should not be treated as adults, as reported by Just the News.
While the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department has formed a carjacking task force, WDVM-TV reports, they have also provided recommendations to drivers. These include locking cars, parking in safe areas, and remaining vigilant of their surroundings.
“Your car is replaceable, but you’re not,”
the Metropolitan Police Department website emphasizes. “Knowing how to respond in a situation may mean the difference between serious injury or death and walking away unscathed.”
In an effort to combat the rise in carjackings, the MPD has distributed car tracking devices to help drivers locate their vehicles if stolen. This initiative is part of Mayor Bowser’s comprehensive plan.
Unfortunately, even members of Congress have fallen victim to carjackings. Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas had his car stolen by armed assailants in October, but fortunately, he was unharmed and is cooperating with local law enforcement, as reported by NBC News.
While Washington, D.C. has experienced an alarming surge in carjackings, other heavily Democratic cities such as Chicago and New York have also seen significant increases in these crimes. The Chicago Police Department’s statistics reveal that carjackings have reached a two-decade high, while CNN reports that New York’s carjacking rate has quadrupled in the past four years.
Source: The Western Journal