If you feel like we just talked about the Grand Rapids teen curfew rules, we kind of did. Back in May, as school was wrapping up, the Grand Rapids Police Department sent out a general refresher for parents and teens about local curfew laws and scooter rules heading into summer.
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Now, with summer winding down, GRPD is putting out another warning. But this time, it is not just a routine end-of-season reminder.
Police say they are actively monitoring social media posts encouraging teenagers to gather for a coordinated “takeover” downtown using Lime scooters. Last Friday they shared they were aware of at least one potential planned event.
It’s part of a trend we’ve seen popping up in Michigan and beyond lately. Earlier this summer, Grand Rapids dealt with overnight car meetups and street takeovers that shut down intersections and blocked traffic on I -196…