Sheriff changes Baton Rouge curfew start time

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BATON ROUGE, La.

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The sheriff of East Baton Rouge Parish in Louisiana is changing the start time of the parish's curfew.

Sid Gautreaux said in a news release Friday the nightly curfew will begin at Midnight, instead of 10 p.m.

The curfew's end time will remain 6 a.m.

Gautreaux said the curfew is still needed to maintain the safety of residents and first responders and to provide security for homes and businesses devastated by flood waters.

The sheriff said the curfew will still allow for individuals to travel to and from work and make food, fuel and other deliveries.