Trumbull prosecutor asks court to speed decision on juvenile's appeal

WARREN

The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s office has asked the 11th District Court of Appeals for a quick turnaround in deciding an appeal filed by Jacob Larosa of the decision to try him as an adult in the beating death of his elderly neighbor.

Attorneys for Larosa, 16, of Lafayette Avenue in Niles, filed an appeal Dec. 23 of the decision of Judge Sandra Stabile Harwood of Trumbull County Juvenile Court to bind Larosa’s case over to the adult court.

Judge Stabile Harwood said Larosa should be tried as an adult because of his “lengthy history of behavioral issues extending back to early childhood” and history of disregard for any treatment or sanctions that have been offered through the juvenile system.” He remains locked up in the juvenile detention facility.

Read more about the case in Wednesday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.