Winston-Salem rejects youth curfew extension; rules expire Oct. 12
The City Council voted 6-2 against extending the ordinance. Its overnight restrictions remain in effect until 6 a.m. Oct. 12, 2026.
The City Council voted 6-2 against extending the ordinance. Its overnight restrictions remain in effect until 6 a.m. Oct. 12, 2026.
Raleigh’s second-quarter crime data shows declines in several serious offenses but increases in nonfatal shootings, vehicle thefts and traffic fatalities as the city’s summer public-safety plan continues.
Raleigh City Council has begun the process of considering a youth curfew. Further discussion was expected after the council’s mid-August recess.
Raleigh City Council took a first step July 7 toward a youth curfew after police and partner agencies responded to weekend incidents involving juveniles and guns amid large gatherings at Brier Creek and Glenwood South.
Raleigh City Council has directed city attorneys to draft a youth-curfew ordinance following late-night violence reported in two neighborhoods during the July 4 weekend.
Raleigh officials began developing a possible curfew for people 17 and younger after holiday-weekend gatherings that involved fights and shootings. A first ordinance draft was expected in August.
Raleigh City Council directed staff to draft a curfew ordinance for people 17 and younger after holiday-weekend incidents involving large juvenile crowds. The proposal was scheduled for further discussion Aug. 18.
Newark’s seven-day youth-curfew schedule, which began July 3, is set to continue through the week of Sept. 6 before returning to a weekend schedule through the end of September.
Raleigh is drafting a possible youth curfew after July 4 violence, but no permanent rule is in effect before the City Council’s Aug. 18 discussion.
Raleigh NC – After July 4 violence tied to youth “takeovers,” City Council directed the City Attorney and police to draft a curfew for ages 17 and under.
Raleigh NC – After July 4 “teen takeover” violence, Raleigh City Council asked attorneys to draft a youth curfew ordinance, with an August timeline.