Posted: 10/29/2012
DETROIT (WXYZ) - Detroit Police are imposing a curfew on young people starting Monday evening.
From 6 p.m. on Monday through 6 a.m. on Tuesday, and again from 6 p.m. on Tuesday through 6 a.m. on Wednesday, no one age 18 or younger is allowed to be on public streets, sidewalks, alleys, parks, playgrounds, or any other outdoor public place.
On Wednesday, children 15 and younger are to be off city streets from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday. Youth ages 16 and 17 are to be off city street from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Those caught in violation of the curfew will be ticketed and their parents issued a violation of the Parental Responsibility Ordinance. A court hearing will be required. Fines run from $50 to $500.
Detroit Police will be holding events at various district offices and precincts on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. For information, call 313-596-2200.
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