New Jersey municipalities crack down on 'Mischief Night' pranks with strict youth curfews
Local police departments throughout the state are increasing evening patrols and implementing mandatory youth curfews.
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Municipalities across New Jersey are enforcing strict early curfews for minors starting tonight, as local officials move to prevent vandalism and public disturbances on Mischief Night.
The annual pre-Halloween tradition has historically ranged from harmless pranks like soaping windows and toilet-papering trees to more destructive property damage.
To maintain neighborhood safety, local police departments throughout the state are increasing evening patrols and implementing mandatory youth curfews.
Under the municipal orders, unsupervised minors out past designated local cutoffs risk being stopped by law enforcement, questioned, or escorted home to their parents.
Municipal leaders and police departments are urging parents and guardians to review specific curfew hours set by their local town halls to ensure a safe transition into Halloween festivities on Friday.
