CARROLL COUNTY – Cities throughout Carroll County have designated Halloween trick-or-treating to be held on Wednesday evening, October 31. Motorists are urged to be extra vigilant as children make their way from house to house.

McKenzie Assistant Police Chief Bobby Pate said although no curfew will be enforced, extra officers will be on duty Halloween night and those caught committing acts of vandalism, such as throwing eggs, water balloons, and other projectile will be subjected to fines of $82.50.

“We want everyone to enjoy the evening and have a safe Halloween,” he added.

Young masqueraders are invited to go by city hall for treats beginning at 5 p.m. on October 31.

Huntingdon Director of Public Safety Joe Parker said children under the age of 18 in that city are urged to be off the streets by a reasonable hour. Candy will be given to children who come by city hall, he said.

Vandalism and throwing objects is strictly prohibited. Those who disregard the law will be required to pay fines and court costs amounting to $124.75, he said.

“We want everyone to be courteous and to not damage property,” said Parker, who urged parents to accompany children under 12 years of age.

He reminds treat-or-treaters to wear reflective clothing or carry a light, and motorists are urged to drive slow and watch for the little children as they cross the streets.

Trezevant Police Department will enforce an 11:00 p.m. curfew October 31 for safety reasons, said Kathy Edwards, city recorder. Those out after curfew are subject to be cited into city court for the violation.

Persons involved in acts of vandalism will be prosecuted there as well. The fine for a fire hydrant violation in that city is $500.00, while those throwing eggs or other projectile will face fines of $118.50.

Bruceton City Recorder Tony Lancaster said an 11 p.m. curfew will be enforced in that city Halloween night.

Acts of vandalism and throwing projectile will net the offender a fine of $100.00, he said.

Hollow Rock city officials said an 11 p.m. curfew will be in effect in that city and persons caught in acts of vandalism will face fines of $125.00.

City officials will have candy during the day October 31 at city hall for local children, including pre-school and kindergarten students who traditionally come to the municipal complex for treats.

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