Long Branch to enforce Halloween curfew for children under 17
The city previously imposed an emergency curfew in May after hundreds of young people gathered at Pier Village for a pop-up party.
Long Branch police will enforce a Halloween curfew for children under 17 on Oct. 29, 30 and 31.
The curfew runs from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night, according to a notice from the city's Department of Public Safety.
The notice says the mayor has directed Public Safety Director Jorge Silverio to strictly enforce the curfew.
The city previously imposed an emergency curfew in May after hundreds of young people gathered at Pier Village for a pop-up party. Fights broke out, people jumped on cars and six people were arrested.
Police also encouraged families to take precautions while trick-or-treating, including traveling in groups, wearing bright costumes, carrying flashlights and using crosswalks.
Children were also advised not to enter homes while trick-or-treating and to have a parent check candy before eating it.
