CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department asked city leaders on Tuesday morning to impose a curfew for anyone under 18 in response to teen takeovers.
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The police department also asked leaders to change the time to 9 p.m. every day of the week.
On Saturday, CMPD arrested 12 minors and cited 10 adults in connection with a planned takeover at the University City boardwalk.
Recently, more than 200 teens packed into Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte despite a curfew.
There are exceptions to the curfew. This includes if the minor is with their parents, guardian, or a trusted adult over 21.
Exceptions also include running errands, working, attending religious activities, and participating in organization-sponsored sports.
Charlotte City Council’s safety committee unanimously voted in favor of the new curfew rules. The full Charlotte City Council still must vote on the measure. The hope is to get it voted on soon.
The next business meeting isn’t until Aug. 10.
So, a special meeting will be called so the new curfew can go into effect faster, Charlotte Councilmember Dante Anderson told Channel 9’s Joe Bruno.
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