Manatee County Weighs Youth Curfew Amid Concerns Over Late-Night Crime

Manatee County commissioners are considering a curfew for minors in response to a rise in late-night crimes involving young people. The proposal is expected to be voted on at a future meeting.

At the board’s Aug. 5 meeting, Commissioner Amanda Ballard pointed to recent incidents of children and teens breaking into vehicles and stealing firearms. “And then, unfortunately, we see violence after the kids steal those guns,” Ballard said.

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