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13-Year-Old Faces 109 Charges for Reckless Car Crimes

4/13/2026

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A 13-year-old girl in Melbourne faces 109 charges, including reckless conduct and motor vehicle theft, with a May 4 hearing set.
In court, prosecutors described actions, including swerving a stolen car toward a cyclist and googling punishment for running someone over.
Police found content on her phone indicating premeditated actions targeting the Jewish community.
Prosecutors said offending averaged 1.45 times per day.
The magistrate denied bail due to community risk.

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Story summary

A 13-year-old girl in Melbourne faces 109 charges, including reckless conduct and motor vehicle theft, with a May 4 hearing set.
In court, prosecutors described actions, including swerving a stolen car toward a cyclist and googling punishment for running someone over.
Police found content on her phone indicating premeditated actions targeting the Jewish community.
Prosecutors said offending averaged 1.45 times per day.
The magistrate denied bail due to community risk.