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Two Maryland malls set to enact juvenile curfews after violent incidents
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Key Points:
- Two Maryland malls, Westfield Montgomery and Westfield Wheaton, will enforce a juvenile curfew starting September 28, requiring anyone under 18 to be accompanied by an adult after 3 p.m. to enter the malls.
- The policy aims to address a series of violent incidents involving juveniles at both malls, including shootings, stabbings, and burglaries reported over the past year.
- Security officers will check IDs to enforce the curfew, and unaccompanied minors will be asked to leave the premises.
- The curfew has received mixed reactions, with some parents concerned about the early time restricting after-school activities, while others support it for safety reasons.
- This measure reflects broader concerns about juvenile crime in the Washington metropolitan area, following recent disruptive incidents involving large groups of teens.
