“Crime-wave leads to Curfews for minors”

“Crime-wave leads to Curfews for minors”

Isaac Yates, Orlando Sentinel, 3-20-18

This morning the city councils of 10 cities in Orange county, as well as many township boards, voted to follow up on Sheriff’s Department recommendation to institute a curfew for minors for the foreseeable future. Other municipalities are expected to follow suit later today. This curfew follows a recent surge in violent crime rates throughout the region over the last months, and goes into effect starting 8:30 p.m. starting this Friday, March 23rd.

A statement released by OC Sheriff’s office states that minors observed out after curfew will be detained and returned to their homes, which may possibly result in fines. Similar motions are being considered in Seminole, Volusia, and Polk counties, and many city councils will be meeting in the next days to discuss curfews for minors.