**Washington, D.C. Implements Temporary Juvenile Curfew Following Large Teen Altercation**
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced a temporary juvenile curfew in response to a large altercation involving hundreds of teenagers in the Navy Yard neighborhood on Friday night. The curfew, effective immediately after the announcement, will remain in place through November 5.
In a post on X, Mayor Bowser stated that the curfew applies to all individuals under the age of 18 and will be enforced nightly from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
> “We are declaring a limited juvenile curfew in Washington, DC,” Bowser wrote. “Effective immediately, all juveniles under the age of 18 are subject to a curfew from 11PM until 6AM, which will extend through 11/5.”
According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), groups of teenagers began gathering near the Navy Yard Metro Station at approximately 7:30 p.m. The crowd quickly grew to several hundred within just half an hour. While the gathering initially appeared peaceful, the situation escalated as fights broke out, and groups began blocking streets and ignoring officers’ instructions to remain on sidewalks.
To restore order, MPD called in assistance from multiple agencies, including the Metro Transit Police, U.S. Capitol Police, the National Guard, and members of a federal task force. This combined response aimed to prevent the situation from spreading to other areas.
By around 11 p.m., officers had successfully dispersed the crowd, cleared nearby parks, and directed many of the juveniles toward Metro stations to leave the area. Police maintained an increased presence overnight in the neighborhood to deter additional disturbances.
In connection with the incident, four teenagers from Washington, D.C., and one 18-year-old from Maryland were arrested, though the MPD has not released their names.
The MPD confirmed that the juvenile curfew will specifically apply to high-traffic locations that have seen repeated large gatherings and disorderly behavior involving minors in recent weeks. These enforcement zones include the U Street Corridor, Banneker Recreation Center, Navy Yard, and Union Station.
In a press release issued Saturday, MPD Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith condemned the violence and announced that law enforcement agencies would increase their presence in affected neighborhoods.
> “The behavior displayed last night in Navy Yard is unacceptable, and MPD and our law enforcement partners will have an increased presence tonight to ensure this does not happen again,” Chief Smith said. “This group chose not to visit any of the events hosted by MPD or our DC agency partners and instead gathered in this manner.”
Mayor Bowser’s decision follows multiple reports of escalating juvenile disturbances across the city in recent months. Earlier this fall, police responded to several incidents involving large groups of minors near public transportation hubs and recreation centers.
City officials describe the curfew as a temporary measure aimed at curbing disorderly activity while longer-term solutions are under consideration. Under District law, minors violating curfew orders can be detained by police and released to a parent or guardian. Repeat violations may result in fines or community service requirements.
The MPD emphasized that its primary focus will be on ensuring public safety and preventing property damage rather than punitive enforcement.
The limited juvenile curfew is expected to remain in effect through November 5, covering the city’s busiest Halloween weekend period. Police officials stated they will evaluate the curfew’s effectiveness before considering any extensions or adjustments.
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