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Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced the extension of the 16 and under curfew after the 30-day curfew saw a 59% drop in carjackings and 56% drop in shootings involving teen suspects, the outlet continues.
While the curfew was acknowledged to not be a solution to crime issues, it has been an effective tool in lowering crime among the younger populations, prompting the extension. Individuals under 16-years-old must be inside between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and between 11:59 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Curfew violation is punishable by a written notice and warning for a first-time violation with penalties escalating to $50 for another offense, $100 for a next offense and $250 for subsequent offenses, states the outlet. To read the full story by NBC Washington, click here.
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