June 9th, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Delegates Nawrocki and Szeliga Respond to Schiraldi's Firing from the Department of Juvenile Services
(Baltimore County, MD) — Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga released the following joint statement in response to the departure of Department of Juvenile Services Secretary Vincent Schiraldi:
“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.
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Delegate Ryan Nawrocki and Delegate Kathy Szeliga represent District 7A, located entirely in Baltimore County. District 7A includes communities such as Middle River, White Marsh, Perry Hall, Kingsville, Carney, Loch Raven, Glen Arm, Long Green, and Baldwin. Delegate Szeliga is a small business owner, wife, mother, and grandmother. Delegate Nawrocki is a small business owner, husband, and father.