Curfew
Restrictions on movement during specific hours
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Raleigh curfew watch: Police chief points to drop in juvenile crime in other cities
As Raleigh considers a youth curfew, the Nashville police chief said his town’s curfew has coincided with an 11% drop in juvenile crime and is offering city leaders advice.
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'I want some intervention': Law enforcement, community discuss youth violence at WRAL town hall
WRAL News brought together law enforcement and community leaders on Wednesday for an open discussion about youth violence, what’s driving it and what we can do as a community to break the cycle.
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Raleigh councilmembers discuss detailed proposal for youth curfew
Raleigh leaders are hearing from the public today on Raleigh’s proposed youth curfew ordinance. Shortly after the city attorney presented a draft ordinance for discussion, members of the public weighed in.
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Raleigh city leaders to consider teen curfew on Tuesday after Fourth of July violence
Members of Raleigh City Council will discuss whether to enact a teen curfew during a meeting on Tuesday.
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Charlotte police push for teen curfew, city council postpones vote
Chief Patterson make a case to the Charlotte City Council to enforce a 9 p.m. teen curfew. She said she is worried "teen takeovers" will eventually become fatal.
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Charlotte City Council to weigh youth protection ordinance after teen gathering concerns
The meeting comes as local governments and private property owners have tightened restrictions following “teen takeovers.”
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No teen curfew yet for Raleigh, but the city is prepared for one
Raleigh's city attorney is drafting a curfew ordinance following multiple shootings over 4th of July weekend.
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Parents could be on the hook in new Raleigh curfew ordinance
While the specifics of a juvenile curfew haven’t been ironed out, city leaders are considering holding parents more accountable as they continue to tweak an ordinance.
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Raleigh considering a youth curfew. Here's how it works in Charlotte, Winston-Salem, elsewhere
As Raleigh leaders pledge their support for a youth curfew, WRAL looks into how surrounding cities have enacted similar rules.
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Raleigh's mayor, police chief in support of proposed teen curfew after Fourth of July violence
Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce said what happened during Saturday's disorder at Glenwood South was unlike anything he had seen in his career. Now, Boyce and Mayor Janet Cowell are voicing support for a citywide teen curfew.
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Raleigh City Council to meet to discuss curfew and address recent violence
The Raleigh City Council will hold a meeting Tuesday afternoon to address recent violence across the city, and the possibility of implementing a curfew for children 17 and younger.
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Raleigh to consider teen curfew after Glenwood South, Brier Creek violence on July 4
Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell said a youth curfew is under consideration after a weekend where holiday celebrations got out of hand in the Glenwood South and Brier Creek areas.
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Multiple shootings in Henderson result in state of emergency, temporary curfew; children injured
Henderson will enforce a citywide curfew following a rash of gun violence.
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‘This is a societal issue’: Myrtle Beach leaders issue stricter curfew following deadly shooting
In response to a deadly shooting at a popular Myrtle Beach restaurant, city officials implemented a stricter curfew for minors for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend.
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Consequences, roll out date set for Fayetteville youth curfew
As the curfew takes effect on July 9th, concerns linger about its enforcement and potential legal repercussions for families.
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Fayetteville leaders implement youth curfew, set to discuss its rollout in June
Fayetteville city leaders voted to implement a citywide youth curfew and are set to discuss the specifics of it again on June 9. The 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew is for people 16 and younger, with several exceptions.
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Nashville finds curfew effective in reducing crime, disturbances
A curfew for teenagers that's been in place for longer than a year has had positive impact in Nashville.
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Do curfews work? Nashville sees dip in crime, disturbances from late-night restrictions
Nashville recently put a curfew in place to deal with a rash of crime and disturbances in town. Town leaders said the decision has led to an apparent drop-off in incidents.
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Fayetteville mayor calls for curfew after recent violence
The mayor of Fayetteville wants a curfew in the city and may declare a state of emergency following three shootings in six hours around over the weekend. The shootings happened just minutes apart from each other near the Dogwood Festival, a 43-year-old tradition interrupted by gunfire. Although no one was injured at the festival, the mayor announced Monday the recent spike in gun violence demanded "decisive action."
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Curfew enacted in Black Mountain after rise in crime
In Black Mountain, a rise in crime has prompted town officials to enact a curfew to keep residents safe.
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Wake Forest considers teen curfew for Friday Night on White
People flood Wake Forest's South White Street each summer to listen to live music, shop downtown and mingle with neighbors and friends. However, town leaders say the signature event is in jeopardy.
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State of emergency, nightly curfew issued for Scotland Neck after string of shootings
The town of Scotland Neck has a temporary nightly curfew in place after multiple shootings in a span of only a few days. Residents say the shootings are out of character for the town of 2,000 people.
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Proposed youth curfew in Fayetteville rejected by city council
On Monday night, Fayetteville City Council voted 7-3 to reject the ordinance presented by Police Chief Kem Braden.
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Fayetteville youth curfew rejected by city council
On Monday night, Fayetteville City Council voted 7-3 to reject the ordinance presented by Police Chief Kem Braden.
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In Depth With Dan Haggerty: Curfews
As Fayetteville discusses a youth curfew ordinance, Dan Haggerty goes in-depth to see if they work, if the police have enough resources to enforce them, and if they are legal.
