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Little Rock board adopts emergency juvenile curfew through Sept. 8
Summary
The Little Rock Board of Directors adopted an emergency juvenile curfew ordinance (10 p.m.–5 a.m.) that will remain in place through Sept. 8, 2026; police and the mayor said the measure aims to reduce youth congregations and related incidents while staff compile comparative data on impacts.
The Little Rock Board of Directors voted by voice to adopt an emergency juvenile-curfew ordinance that sets prohibited hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and remains in effect through Sept. 8, 2026. The board added an emergency clause to make the ordinance effective on passage.
Chief Dyer of the Little Rock Police Department told the board the curfew is intended to reduce large juvenile gatherings that have led to policing burdens and, in some cases, violence. “This time last year, we had 20 homicides at this point last year. This…
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