Dayton police to conduct juvenile curfew sweep after complaints of ‘disruptive’ minors

The Dayton Police Department will conduct a curfew sweep Friday after receiving complaints of “disruptive” minors at night.

DPD has received complaints about disruptive activities, such as fighting and property destruction, by groups juveniles in the late evening hours, especially on weekends.

Anyone under the age of 18 not with a parent or guardian are not allowed to loiter, loaf, or idle on or about any public street, avenue, alley, park, or other public places between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. except under specific conditions, according to DPD.

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Minors who are picked up after curfew will be taken to Central Business Headquarters on Salem Ave to wait for a parent or guardian to pick them up.

If a parent or guardian is unable to be contacted the minor will be taken to the Juvenile Detention Center.

The minor and their parent or guardian will also receive a minor misdemeanor citation.