Mass shootings and ‘riots’ put popular beachfront destination under all-ages curfew

Walking along Virginia Beach’s Oceanfront district without permission after 9:30 Friday night could get you arrested.

For a second straight weekend, police in the popular tourist area will be enforcing a city-imposed all-ages curfew. City officials say it’s meant to help law enforcement after a string of shootings and “riots” along the tourist area, but others say it’s an illegal act that’s harming local businesses.

Police detained a handful of people they caught outdoors last weekend, and more arrests could be on tap when the curfew is active again Friday. It won’t be in effect Saturday to allow for a military appreciation festival…

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