Summer curfew hours—a good tool for law enforcement and parents
From Washington Co. Sheriff's Office Updates
On May 24, apartment residents on SW 107th near Beaverton called 9-1-1 to report several kids who were running around pounding on doors and windows, waking people up at 2:45 am. The kids took off running but were tracked by Deputy Akin and K9 Stark to a hiding place on the back porch of an apartment. One suspect was arrested for Carrying a Concealed Weapon (brass knuckles) and all three were cited for curfew violations.
Washington County Ordinance 9.08 sets a curfew for unincorporated areas (Aloha, Bethany, Cedar Mill, Oak Hills, Raleigh Hills, etc.) and outlines parental responsibility. The ordinance basically provides that no unemancipated minor shall be upon any street, highway, park, alley, or other public place during the hours of curfew (below) unless accompanied by parent, guardian or other authorized person age 21 or older, unless the minor is engaged in a school activity or lawful employment that makes it necessary for them to be in those areas. Curfew hours for June through August are:
Youth under 14 years old, 10:15 pm to 6 am the following morning
Minor 14 and older, 11:59 pm to 6 am the following morning
If you see minors out and about during curfew hours, take time to call it in to dispatch. They are probably not engaged in any good or safe activity. The non-emergency line for curfew calls is (503) 629-0111, but please always call 9-1-1 if you see a crime in progress.
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