Angels' Night curfew begins in Detroit

Volunteers to watch specific abandoned buildings

The City of Detroit will enforce an emergency curfew requiring that all minors age 17 and under be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (with identification) from 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29 to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30, and from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30 to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31.

During the emergency curfew hours, minors will be allowed to travel to and from work or educational or training programs but must carry proof of employment or attendance.  Minors violating the curfew will be ticketed and held until picked up by a parent or guardian. The parent or guardian also may receive a parental responsibility violation ticket.


In addition, Detroit officials will enforce an emergency ordinance prohibiting the dispensing of fuel into portable containers in the city of Detroit from Saturday, Oct. 27 at midnight, through Wednesday, October 31, at 11:59 p.m., except for emergencies.