VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As warmer weather returns to the Oceanfront, the city will move up its juvenile curfew by one hour, a change police say will help them manage large crowds and reduce youth-related incidents.
Beginning March 19, the curfew for those younger than 18 will shift to 10 p.m. The current curfew is 11 p.m.
The new curfew was approved by city council on Feb. 17.
Police Chief Paul Neudigate said the earlier time is intended to serve as a deterrent, particularly in areas such as the Oceanfront, where large gatherings have occurred in the past…