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Coastal Cities Impose Curfews After Teen Takeovers Spread

PUBLISHED Jun 10, 2026, 12:23 AM ET

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Newport News, Va. — On June 9, Newport News City Council voted 7-0 to adopt an ordinance authorizing a temporary 7 p.m. curfew for unaccompanied minors in City Center at Oyster Point, effective June 10 and scheduled through July 5; the council also approved expanded police authority to respond to large pop-up meetup events. Virginia Beach faced a judicial halt to a separate 9:30 p.m. all-ages Oceanfront curfew after businesses challenged the emergency order, while Myrtle Beach police reiterated a 9 p.m. Ocean Boulevard curfew for those 17 and younger; D.C. mayoral candidates discussed teen takeovers and public safety during interviews earlier this month.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

June 3, 2026: D.C. mayoral candidates discussed teen takeovers on Sunrise on The Hill.
June 9, 2026: Newport News City Council voted 7-0 to adopt a temporary 7 p.m. curfew for unaccompanied minors.
June 10, 2026: Newport News temporary curfew for City Center went into effect and was scheduled through July 5.
Early June 2026: Myrtle Beach Police issued a public reminder enforcing a 9 p.m. curfew for unaccompanied minors in the Ocean Boulevard district.
Mid-June 2026: A Virginia Beach Circuit Court issued a temporary restraining order blocking a 9:30 p.m. all-ages Oceanfront curfew after business challenges.

News Intelligence

Curfews impact your family's freedom to move around town. If you have teens, they'll need to be home earlier in Newport News and Myrtle Beach. Virginia Beach's curfew is on hold, but could return. Keep an eye on local news for updates.

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Who Benefited

Residents, local businesses, and city officials seeking reduced nighttime disorder benefited from curfew measures and clearer enforcement authority intended to limit disruptive large gatherings.

Who Impacted

Unaccompanied minors, nightlife businesses dependent on evening commerce, and event organizers suffered restrictions, displacement, or legal uncertainty due to curfews and contested all-ages orders.

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Who Benefited

Residents, local businesses, and city officials seeking reduced nighttime disorder benefited from curfew measures and clearer enforcement authority intended to limit disruptive large gatherings.

Who Impacted

Unaccompanied minors, nightlife businesses dependent on evening commerce, and event organizers suffered restrictions, displacement, or legal uncertainty due to curfews and contested all-ages orders.