REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — Officials in Rehoboth Beach are weighing the possibility of implementing an emergency curfew following a recent string of disturbances involving young adults.
According to the Rehoboth Beach Police Department, the city has dealt with several incidents over the past week, including littering, loud music, parking and smoking violations fighting.
“I don’t like to see it,” said local Jim Hynson. “I’m at an age where I don’t want to be a part of it or be around it.”
Hynson supports the idea of a curfew, emphasizing the need to protect older residents.
“There’s a lot of elderly people in Rehoboth,” said Hyson. “It’s mostly older people, and why should they have to worry about trouble?”
At a city commissioners meeting held Monday, officials noted that Rehoboth is currently the only beach town in the region without a curfew — a factor that may be attracting more visitors seeking fewer restrictions. Commissioners said the issue will be considered during their meeting on May 16.
Not everyone is on board with the proposal. Xavier Serrano, another local, said he would prefer to see more police or security rather than a curfew.
“I would want people to have the freedom to come to the beach and be here however long they want,” said Serrano.

