City of Rehoboth Beach implements curfew for minors

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – The Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners has announced a curfew for minors.

The curfew includes individuals under 18 years of age and is in effect from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. daily. During this time, juveniles are prohibited from being in public places or on the premises of privately owned businesses in the City unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Several additional exceptions are outlined in the new ordinance, including youth involved in interstate travel, employment activities, or an emergency. Any minor or parent of the minor may be subject to a $100 fine plus court fees for a first offense and up to $300 for subsequent violations.

We’re told this decision comes after fighting and littering incidents this spring involving juveniles, in addition to a trend that has reportedly seen complaints to the Rehoboth Beach Police Department related to juvenile behaviors increase by a total of 110% the past three years.