New Efforts to Curb Teen Violence in DC for Memorial Day Weekend

D.C. Imposes Youth Curfew Over Memorial Day Weekend

The Washington, D.C., mayor and police chief announced a curfew for everyone under the age of 18 spanning the entire holiday weekend for the Wharf section of the district in the wake of teen-related disturbances and robberies last weekend. The curfew began Friday at 5 p.m. local time and will end at 5 a.m. on Tuesday. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metro Police Chief Pamela A. Smith announced the curfew Friday after a mob of teens descended on the…

New efforts to curb teen violence in DC for Memorial Day weekend

Over the last several weekends, D.C. police say large groups of teens have damaged property, jumped on restaurant tables, fought in public spaces, and engaged in violent behavior. Several teenagers were recently arrested in Navy Yard. “It is all unacceptable and we will not tolerate this kind of conduct or behavior,” said D.C. police Chief Pamela Smith. “Unlawful behavior will result in an arrest, regardless of age.” Smith joined Mayor Muriel Bo…

DC enforces youth curfew for Memorial Day weekend after mobs

Police in Washington, D.C., will enforce a youth curfew over Memorial Day weekend after several instances of young mobs wreaking havoc across the city. The Wharf area of Washington will be off-limits for youth under 18 from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. over the holiday weekend. Any juveniles out in the area after 5 p.m. must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old. The curfew will end at 5 a.m. Tuesday. District of Columbia Mayor Muriel B…

DC's mayor seeks earlier youth curfew after fights, disorder

After several instances of large groups of young people causing disturbances at locations including The Wharf and Navy Yard, D.C.’s mayor said she’ll ask the D.C. Council to approve changes to the youth curfew. Mayor Muriel Bowser said the curfew could start as early as 7 p.m. The Wharf could have an even earlier curfew starting Friday night, since it’s...

“Memorial Day Weekend Wharf Curfew”

From MPD: “Attention DC: a curfew goes into effect at 5:00 p.m. for unaccompanied minors at the DC Wharf.”

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