District 7A Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga respond to the firing of Vincent Schiraldi’s from the Department of Juvenile Services:
“I’ve been sounding the alarm for months regarding Secretary Schiraldi’s failure as the head of the Department of Juvenile Services,” said Delegate Nawrocki.
“With the firing of Schiraldi, the department must now work to reverse the rising juvenile crime rates and lack of consequences that have failed our communities. It is time for real solutions that stop the spread of crime that plagues our streets.”
“Secretary Schiraldi should have been fired months ago,” said Delegate Kathy Szeliga. “There’s zero accountability for repeat juvenile offenders. A 16-year-old linked to 121 stolen cars was let go in just five hours, even though police found 20 sets of car keys on him. It’s outrageous.”
Delegates Nawrocki and Szeliga have been strong voices in the fight for accountability and reform within the Department of Juvenile Services. They continue to call on the Moore administration to prioritize victims, public safety, and proven strategies to curb youth crime across Maryland.
