The Brief

A new ordinance in Gloucester Township could put parents behind bars for their children's crimes.

It includes a list of nearly 30 offenses.

Police say it stems from unruly juveniles causing chaos at community events.

Officials in South Jersey are holding parents responsible for their children's action in an effort to combat a rise in juvenile crime in the area.

What we know:

Parents could face fines or jail time if their children break the law as part of a new ordinance passed by the Gloucester Township council last month.

The "Minors and Parents Responsibility " ordinance states that caretakers could be held liable if they fail to keep minors from committing 28 offenses due to "lack of supervision or control."

Those offenses include felonies, being a disorderly person,

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