Teen Curfew Shows Early Promise | Winston–Salem News

Winston-Salem’s new teen curfew is showing early promise: police interactions with youth dropped 26% in the first 42 days, especially during curfew hours. The move aimed to curb large, disruptive teen gatherings downtown — which once slowed emergency responses — and now appears to be working. Teens 17 and under must be with an adult between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., with exceptions for school or work. Police see it as one tool among many, not a silver bullet. A few teens and one parent have been charged since implementation, while cities like Greensboro are watching closely. Chief Penn supports extending the curfew, which ends October 12, and stresses community dialogue — noting teens often respond well to clear structure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fcf97f2a408d92fa