In the last quarter of 2024, Suffolk prosecutors have secured stay-away orders for 73 people charged with shoplifting, larceny and other offenses at South Bay Mall as part of a new store-based crime initiative, Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden announced Sunday.
73 people court ordered to stay away from South Bay Mall after shoplifting, other charges
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In a decisive crackdown on crime, Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden has secured court orders barring 73 individuals charged with shoplifting and other offenses from South Bay Mall. This move, part of a broader initiative to combat a rising tide of store-based crime, has been applauded by local business owners and concerned citizens alike, who see it as a critical step toward restoring law and order in the community.
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In a controversial move, Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden announced that, as part of a new initiative aimed at reducing store-based crime, 73 individuals accused of shoplifting and related offenses at South Bay Mall have been slapped with stay-away orders. Critics argue that such actions may disproportionately affect low-income communities and stress the need for more compassionate approaches to petty crimes, amid broader calls for criminal justice reform.
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