Parents face possible arrest, steep fines in military town's tough new approach to combat youth crime
Share this @internewscast.com

To curb rising youth violence, city leaders in Fayetteville, North Carolina, are implementing a new citywide curfew for minors.

The mayor of Fayetteville, Mitch Colvin, informed Fox News Digital that the city had reported close to 2,000 interactions or arrests involving minors over a span of about 16 months.

“We reviewed data from the last two quarters of the prior year and the first half of this year, and discovered nearly 1,900 cases of arrests or crimes committed by young individuals. Clearly, this indicates a significant issue, and we are committed to addressing it proactively,” Colvin stated.

According to the new ordinance, youths under 16 are barred from being in public spaces between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., with certain exceptions. These include being with parents, guardians, or another authorized adult, running errands, commuting to or from work, responding to emergencies, attending supervised events like sports or school activities, and going to religious services.

Fort Bragg

Fayetteville is home to Fort Bragg, known briefly as Fort Liberty, the largest U.S. Army base by population. (Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images)

A new chief will join the Fayetteville Police Department next week, and Colvin expects the department head to help implement the new ordinance.

“I’m certain that they will make sure that they are presenting a professional response to it. They’re training their officers as to the terms and conditions of what their role will be. They’re setting up the partnerships that are necessary because the city can’t do this alone. We’ll need social service, we’ll need juvenile justice, and we need the other governmental units that have a role in this space. This is an ecosystem. That we all have to work in to create a safer, better environment for our young people.”

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Gracie Cashman on 'wild ride' of being Yankees GM's daughter, finding herself through YES show

Gracie Cashman Talks About The Thrills of Being the Yankees GM’s Daughter and Her Journey of Self-Discovery on a YES Network Show

YES Network personality Gracie Cashman, daughter of Yankees GM Brian Cashman, takes…
Portrait of Caroline Dinenage, Britain's culture minister, at the G20 Culture Ministers meeting.

Young people prioritize everyday concerns over trans discussions

YOUNG people are more worried about bread and butter issues than racism…
Gervonta Davis arrested in Miami on domestic violence charge

Gervonta Davis faces arrest in Miami for domestic violence allegations

Police say the charge was connected to an incident that occurred last…
Rotting toe found in box on Washington beach

Decaying Toe Discovered in Box on Washington Shoreline

A Tacoma, Washington, man found a gift-wrapped severed human toe while celebrating…
Rosie O'Donnell at the opening night of "Sunday in the Park with George."

Trump Proposes Revoking Rosie O’Donnell’s Citizenship, Calls Her a ‘Threat to Humanity’ in Latest Feud

DONALD Trump has threatened to take away Rosie O’Donnell’s US citizenship, saying…
Trump says he's considering revoking Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship, reigniting decadeslong feud

Trump contemplates stripping Rosie O’Donnell of citizenship, rekindling long-standing feud

President Donald Trump rekindled a long-standing feud with comedian Rosie O’Donnell on…
Amazon logo on a building.

Critical Amazon Recall Alert: Two Household Products Pose Fatal Risks to Children – Customers Advised to Cease Use Immediately

SHOPPERS have been issued a warning about two home items sold on…
Top Ukrainian spy gunned down in Kyiv ambush attack: report

Senior Ukrainian Intelligence Officer Shot in Surprise Kyiv Assault: Report

A top Ukrainian spy was gunned down in Kyiv in broad daylight…
Trump assassination suspect floats bizarre prisoner swap in letter to judge, asks why he can’t be executed

Suspect in Trump Assassination Plot Proposes Unusual Prisoner Exchange in Court Letter, Questions Execution Options

Ryan Routh, the suspected attempted assassin of President Donald Trump, has penned…
Wimbledon Championships 2025: Poland's Iga Swiatek defeats New Jersey native Amanda Anisimova in women's final

2025 Wimbledon Final: Poland’s Iga Swiatek Triumphs Over New Jersey’s Amanda Anisimova for Women’s Title

LONDON — Iga Swiatek secured her debut Wimbledon title with a commanding…
Lontray Clark to face murder, arson charges in court for Austin, Chicago fire that killed 4 at North and Laramie avenues

Lontray Clark to be arraigned on murder and arson charges for Austin, Chicago blaze that claimed 4 lives at North and Laramie Avenues

CHICAGO (WLS) — The suspect in a deadly fire in Chicago’s Austin…
People boarding a small airplane.

How Carolina Wilga Survived 13 Days in the Cold Australian Outback After Going Missing

AFTER spending 11 freezing nights out in the wild, it was a…