Raleigh’s mayor said there are no plans for an emergency curfew this weekend, but that could change if a threat arises.

“So far, we’ve had no credible information that there is anything else planned this weekend,” said Mayor Janet Cowell. “But I am here and I will sign a curfew if needed.”

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City leaders said a curfew ordinance is in the works. That will take some time to properly craft over the course of the next week.

However, Cowell has the ability to enact an emergency curfew of sorts, if a credible threat is determined and can be enacted very quickly.

“I will definitely keep my phone on,” said Cowell. “As fast as I can write my John Hancock.”

Friday, Raleigh police arrested a 16-year-old in connection to the shooting at Brier Creek last weekend. He will be processed as an adult on several charges. The curfew ordinance is in the works, so specific details aren’t known, but Cowell indicates the curfew would impact juveniles like the charged teen.

Cowell said the ordinance would likely affect:

  • Teenagers 17 and under
    • Probable exceptions for those with jobs
    • Would likely start at 10:00 or 11:00 p.m.
      • City-wide

        “I think it will be a pragmatic ordinance,” said Cowell. “We should align this with other cities. Clearly, we’re trying to do best practices and not go off and create something on our own. I think we can learn from other cities in North Carolina and nationally who have put this into place.”

        Raleigh Police have indicated there are no known credible threats to a takeover this weekend either.

        “If we identify any public safety concerns, we will work with city leadership to evaluate appropriate response measures, including whether an emergency curfew is warranted.”

        RPD’s Realtime Crime Unit will constantly monitor social media looking for any inklings of a coordinated takeover, but city leaders are encouraging people to reach out if they hear anything. Mayor Cowell suggested contacting RaleighCrimeStoppers.org to let them know.

        “These tend to be isolated gatherings,” said Cowell. “If you do see something suspicious, you can report into us so that police can get information if somebody thinks it might happen in their neighborhood.”