As Raleigh weighs youth curfew, Wilmington police say it’s not needed

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — As Raleigh considers a youth curfew following a violent Fourth of July teen takeover and Greenville enforces a temporary curfew, Wilmington police say they do not believe similar restrictions are necessary locally — at least for now.

The discussion comes after a large fight during the Fourth of July celebration at the Country Club of Landfall, where Wilmington police have since arrested and charged three juveniles in connection with the July 3 assault of security guard Russell James.

Sgt. Ronald Evans with the Wilmington Police Department said anyone involved in unlawful group gatherings, often referred to as “teen takeovers,” will be held accountable…

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