City of Laurel issues summer curfew for teenagers

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — City of Laurel Mayor Keith R. Sydnor issued an executive order establishing a city-wide curfew for children.

The curfew kicks off Friday, July 11, and goes through Saturday, Aug. 31, intending to “promote the safety and well-being of Laurel’s youth and to support broader public safety goals during the summer months,” according to officials.

Between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday through Saturday, anyone under the age of 17 is not permitted to be in any public places.

Exceptions include:

• When a juvenile is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• When a juvenile is returning home, via a direct route and within one hour of the conclusion of a:
  1. School activity
  2. Religious or voluntary association activity
  3. Public entertainment event (e.g., movie, concert, play, or sporting event)
• When the juvenile is working and can provide valid proof of employment upon request.

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