BREAKING: Elorza Orders 9 PM Curfew In Providence on Tuesday Night, Warwick for 8 PM

BREAKING: Elorza Orders 9 PM Curfew In Providence on Tuesday Night, Warwick for 8 PM

A few minutes after Cranston Mayor Allan Fung announced an 8 PM in his city, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza signed an Executive Order implementing a Providence curfew for Tuesday at 9:00 PM.

Mayor Joseph Solomon has also issued an 8 pm in Warwick.

The Providence, Cranston, and Warwick curfews will last until 6 AM on Wednesday.

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Governor Gina Raimondo announced Tuesday she has activated the Rhode Island National Guard following a night of violent riots in Providence. 

Elorza Opposed to Use of National Guard

In a statement to GoLocal on Tuesday morning, Elorza’s office confirmed that the Mayor opposed the use of the National Guard.

“He has opposed deployment of military,” said Elorza’s office in an email.

The curfew will not apply to first responders, emergency medical technicians; individuals traveling directly to and from essential work or performing essential work; people experiencing homelessness and without access to a viable shelter; individuals seeking medical treatment or medical supplies or fleeing dangerous circumstances; police officers; peace officers; firefighters and members of the news media.

Last night, Providence saw a massive riot that vandalized more than 100 stores in Providence Place and across the city.

Police arrested 65 and approximately 10 police officers were injured.