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Oakes Police Warn Parents Over Kids Sneaking Out
Oakes police warn parents after children as young as 13 sneak out to drink and vape overnight.
In brief
Oakes police warn parents after children as young as 13 sneak out to drink and vape overnight. Oakes police warn parents after children as young as 13 sneak out to drink and vape overnight with adults. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Oakes Police Warn Parents
Oakes police warn parents after children as young as 13 have been caught sneaking out overnight to drink alcohol and vape.
Children Involves Older Teens and Adults
The children involved are in seventh and eighth grade, with older teens and adults supplying alcohol and vaping products.
Police Say Not Harmless
Oakes police say this is not harmless mischief but putting kids in vulnerable positions with adults who may be under influence.
Risks at 2 A.M.
Police state a 13-year-old drinking cannot make good decisions and people around them at 2 a.m. are not looking out for their best interests.
How Kids Get Hurt
The department says kids get hurt, taken advantage of, or worse when in these situations.
Police Working With State
Police have notified the school and are working with the State’s Attorney’s Office to handle cases and charge adults contributing to the activity.
What matters most
Oakes police warn parents after children as young as 13 sneak out to drink and vape overnight with adults.
