 Dewey Beach police report a huge increase in calls for response over the Independence Day weekend. Many were in the category of nuisance calls, underage drinking, drinking or urinating in public, or loitering. Parents of visitors and locals are encouraged to stress to their children who are under 18 that Dewey Beach has a juvenile curfew between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. year-round, and that includes the beach. Juveniles may be out in the company of adults or if they are going to or from work.