https://www.wfae.org/tags/estella-patterson Estella Patterson en-US Copyright Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:51:08 GMT https://www.wfae.org/crime-justice/2026-10-01/cmpd-chief-how-charlottes-new-youth-curfew-will-work Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Estella Patterson says the city’s stricter youth curfew is meant to prevent teen takeovers and keep young people safe — not funnel them into the criminal justice system. She spoke with WFAE about how officers will enforce it. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:51:08 GMT https://www.wfae.org/crime-justice/2026-10-01/cmpd-chief-how-charlottes-new-youth-curfew-will-work Nick de la Canal