9p.m. Curfew In Philadelphia To Stop Teen Mob Violence
Source: channel6news
PHILADELPHIA (Channel 6 News)— In an attempt by the Philadelphia
police department, to contain a recent wave of mob violence, all teens
must clear the streets of Philadelphia by 9p.m. ET, beginning Friday
evening.
After three separate incidents of random attacks by crowds of teens in Old City, Center City, and Fairmount Park. Philadelphia Mayor, Michael Nutter, enacted the new curfew, saying parents of teens who participate in the attacks will face legal sanctions. He adds that there will be programs offered to parents at youth centers as curfew enforcement continues.
“Minors who are caught breaking curfew will be sent home, brought home or transported to a police station where their parents will be contacted,” the city said in a press release. “Minors may be issued a citation with a $100 to $300 fine for a first offense.”
Though the city has taken recent precautions to contain the mob violence, only four of the 11 attacks since 2008 allegedly occurred after the new curfew hours, leaving civilians wondering if this new curfew will truly make a difference.
Teen Mob Violence in Philadelphia Photo by Gawker.com
After three separate incidents of random attacks by crowds of teens in Old City, Center City, and Fairmount Park. Philadelphia Mayor, Michael Nutter, enacted the new curfew, saying parents of teens who participate in the attacks will face legal sanctions. He adds that there will be programs offered to parents at youth centers as curfew enforcement continues.
“Minors who are caught breaking curfew will be sent home, brought home or transported to a police station where their parents will be contacted,” the city said in a press release. “Minors may be issued a citation with a $100 to $300 fine for a first offense.”
Though the city has taken recent precautions to contain the mob violence, only four of the 11 attacks since 2008 allegedly occurred after the new curfew hours, leaving civilians wondering if this new curfew will truly make a difference.
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