DC police chief announces juvenile curfew zone in U Street corridor June 18-21
DC emergency teen curfews expire Saturday as permanent law looms
Targeted juvenile curfew zones created to curb large, disruptive gatherings of teenagers throughout the District are set to expire at midnight, leaving a multi-week gap before a permanent law takes effect.
WASHINGTON - The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced a temporary juvenile curfew zone in part of the U Street corridor after a city leadership order addressing youth-related disturbances on Thursday.
Officials said the restriction applies when nine or more people under the age of 18 assemble in public spaces within the designated boundaries, unless they are participating in approved activities outlined by the department.
By the numbers:
The curfew zone will be active from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday, with earlier enforcement beginning at 8 p.m. and continuing until 11 p.m. on each of the following three nights, Friday through Sunday.
Photo courtesy of the Metropolitan Police Department.
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The adjustment on Thursday was made to allow time for attendees of a scheduled event to leave the area safely, officials said.
In addition to the temporary zone, a citywide juvenile curfew remains in effect nightly from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., restricting minors from being in public spaces during those hours.
The Source: Information from the Metropolitan Police Department.