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Raleigh Pushes Curfew for Teens Amid Safety Crisis | Raleigh News
Raleigh’s Police Chief Rico Boyce is pushing for a curfew on teens amid rising safety concerns after a violent July Fourth weekend, when thousands of youth flooded downtown, sparking shootings and prompting a 300-officer response that led to 29 arrests and 11 guns seized. Boyce says they were ready for crowds but not the weapons — many found hidden in backpacks — prompting a proposal to restrict backpacks for minors in certain zones. Mayor Janet Cowell backs the curfew, potentially rolling it out as early as August, and has the power to enact emergency measures while the city attorney drafts…
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