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CBS News
2 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Detroit City Council mulls over increasing fines for parents whose children break curfew
On Monday, Detroiters had the chance to speak directly with city officials about a proposed amendment to the city's parental responsibility laws that would increase fines against parents whose children are out past curfew. "It's empowering parents to be able to have all the tools available to them, to be able to look out and watch out for their children," said Coleman A. Young II, city councilmember. Currently, if a parent violates the law, the fines are a minimum of $75 for the first offense and $100 for a second. If approved by the Detroit City Council, it would be raised to a minimum of $250 for a first offense and $500 for a second offense, which is the maximum amount allowed under state law. "I need the fines to be increased so that I can have leverage when it comes to parents," said Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison. Data from Detroit police shows the city issued 122 curfew violations between July 8 and July 20, writing 68 parental responsibility tickets. Graham Anderson with the city's law department says the amendment is decades overdue. "We are not trying to criminalize overworked parents who the kid sneaks out of the house; that's not the purpose here," said Anderson. Community members spoke out passionately on both sides of the argument, pushing for council accountability and more solutions. "Some folks have mentioned that rights are being violated, but don't we have a right to a safe environment?" said one concerned resident. "I believe this is just like ICE. They're going to target the kids at the schools with the curfew; they're going to come after the parents," added another resident at Monday's council meeting. "Detroit has a real problem with youth-to-youth crime, and they need to find a way," said a resident. "This isn't going to end the issue, but it's going to at least help." After more than an hour of discussion, the amendment was moved to Tuesday's meeting as new business, with Bettison also requesting a waiver that would allow for an immediate full council vote.
CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Detroit police emphasizing city curfew after car fires, alleged accidental shooting
Detroit police are reinforcing their message to residents and parents that all teenagers need to be off the streets before the city's curfew as police investigate two incidents — an alleged accidental shooting and car fires at two auto body shops. "It's just something that can be controlled, you know, the parents need to step up and take responsibility," Commander John Svec with the Detroit Police Department said. Around 11:30 p.m. Friday, officers were called to the hospital for a report of a 15-year-old shot themselves in the hand, according to police. That teenager was given a ticket for a curfew violation, and his parents were given a ticket for parental responsibility. "His parents didn't know who he was with, how he got access to a firearm. He's a young man who shouldn't have been on the streets, and he definitely shouldn't have been handling a weapon," Svec said. At 1 a.m. on Saturday, police say a 13-year-old boy was responsible for damaging four vehicles with fire at two different auto collision shops on the city's west side. Captain Marcus Thirkill said that, while police are still investigating the fires, this would've never happened if families had followed the city's curfew. "We understand, I understand as a father, it's not easy knowing where your kid is at all times, but we're really asking parents to hone in, to know the location of your kids after curfew hours," Thirkill said. Since July 8, there have been over 140 juvenile curfew violations, police said. Officials are reiterating that anyone 15 years old or younger needs to be off city streets by 10 p.m., and anyone between the ages of 16 and 17 by 11 p.m.
CBS News
4 days ago
- CBS News
Teen arrested after 4 vehicle fires at 2 auto body shops on Detroit's west side
A 13-year-old boy is in custody after police on Detroit's west side found four vehicles that were damaged by fires at two different auto collision shops early Saturday, according to police. Officers were on patrol in the area of Greenfield and Schoolcraft roads around 1 a.m. when they noticed a fire at one of the collision shops. Police arrested the boy after speaking to a citizen and reviewing surveillance footage from a nearby business. He was taken into custody after attempting to run from the scene. City officials and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are investigating the fires. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1-800-773-2587 or the Detroit Police Department at 313-267-4600. Police are asking parents in Detroit to make sure kids are following the city code regarding curfews. Anyone 15 years old or younger needs to be off city streets by 10 p.m., and anyone between the ages of 16 and 17 by 11 p.m., officials said. Parents of kids who violate the code will be given a citation. "We understand, I understand as a father, it's not easy knowing where your kid is at all times," Captain Marcus Thirkill with the Detroit Police Department said, "but we're really asking parents to hone in, to know the location of your kids after curfew hours." Earlier this month, CBS News Detroit learned Mayor Mike Duggan's office wants to increase the amount of money parents are fined if their child is arrested. Right now, a first-time offense only carries a fine of $75. If approved by City Council, Duggan wants to increase that amount to $250.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Shawano Police remind residents about city curfew ordinance in effect for minors
SHAWANO, Wis. (WFRV) – The Shawano Police Department is reminding residents about the local curfew ordinance, which is in place to help keep young people safe and off the streets late at night. Police officer in Wisconsin injured in struggle with suspect who allegedly had stolen AR-15, other firearms Under City Ordinance § 8.06, minors are not allowed in public places during the following hours: Ages 14–17: Sunday–Thursday: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Friday & Saturday: 12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m. Under age 14: Every day: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Exceptions Include: Accompanied by a parent or guardian Involved in an emergency Traveling to/from a job On a direct errand with written permission from a parent or guardian (must include time, date, and signature; valid until 12:30 a.m.) Attending or returning from an official school, religious, or city-sponsored event (valid up to 30 minutes after, but no later than 12:30 a.m.) On their own property or adjacent sidewalk until 12:30 a.m. (except within the 100 blocks of North and South Main Street) Parents and guardians are encouraged to talk to their children about the curfew rules to help ensure everyone's safety and build a stronger community. For full details, visit: Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
News.com.au
6 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Richmond's Noah Balta no longer limited by a court-imposed curfew
Richmond defender Noah Balta will return to the line-up this week no longer burdened by a court-imposed curfew that coach Adem Yze said was a 'tough' period for him to endure. Balta missed the Tigers' back-to-back wins against Essendon and then West Coast across the past two rounds, both night games and one interstate, due to the curfew that demanded he be at home by 10.30pm. It was imposed as part of his penalty after pleading guilty to the assault of a man in NSW last December. The court-ordeal and sentence, plus a club-imposed ban, have limited Balta, who signed a mammoth seven-year contract late last year, to just eight games in 2025 despite being fit and available. Yze said the impact couldn't be understated, but with the curfew now lifted, Balta had a 'good block' of games to re-establish himself. 'Just the mentality around it, he did everything right during that process. He tried to do the right thing around the club, his leadership, his support of our younger players was outstanding,' he said on Thursday. 'But finally that's over. It would have been tough for anyone. It's hard enough going out through injury, let alone being fit to play but not able to play. 'He had a smile on his face the other night when that curfew finished. 'But he still has a responsibility to finish the season off in the right way. He'll come into the team this week and hopefully be a really good teammate. 'He's got a nice block of games to finish off the season and help us finish off the right way.' The Tigers have surpassed expectations in 2025, winning five games, having unleased a raft of the high draft picks taken last year after a mass exodus of premiership players. One yet to be seen at the top level, however, is Josh Smillie, who was taken at pick 7 but has been derailed in his bid for an AFL debut by hamstring issues. Yze said the youngster was closer to a VFL return and could 'push' to play AFL before the end of the season. 'He will hopefully get a full training this week and next week,' Yze said. 'We have a really clear plan, and we want him to get through two big weeks of training before he plays. 'Hopefully, in a couple of weeks he will play some footy, and he would be a guy that I would love to give some exposure to before the season finishes so he can go to the off-season knowing what AFL footy is about. 'I feel for him, but he is working really hard.'
