
Paterson will vote on curfew to curb violence
by The Associated Press
Tuesday August 18, 2009, 6:40 AM
PATERSON -- One New Jersey city might keep people from gathering on streets overnight as a way to curb violence.
Paterson's City Council is set to vote tonight on a midnight to 7 a.m. curfew. A second vote and public hearing is needed if the ordinance is adopted.
The action comes in the wake of several deadly shootings since late July that happened after midnight.
The ordinance bars people from loitering or gathering outside during the curfew. It would not apply for those in transit or those waiting for mass transit or cabs.
Violators could be fined as much as $2,000 and spend 90 days in jail.
Mayor Joey Torres said the curfew would allow police to question people on the streets.
There have been six homicides in Paterson this year.
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