Temporary Curfew Zones Established
The Metropolitan Police Department will enforce temporary juvenile curfew zones in the U Street Corridor and at Navy Yard this weekend to curb youth disturbances.
The curfews will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, according to District police. These zones are designated where large groups of youths are gathering or planning to gather in a way that could threaten public safety. Additionally, a citywide juvenile curfew remains active from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. the following day.
The Navy Yard curfew zone is bordered by District Interstate 695 to the north, Eighth Street SE to the east, the Anacostia River to the south, and South Capitol Street SE to the west.
In contrast, the U Street Corridor zone is defined by 15th Street NW from its intersection with T Street NW to V Street NW on the west, T Street NW on the south, Florida Avenue and Ninth Street NW on the east, and V Street and Vermont Avenue NW on the north.
A second emergency act permitting these zones took effect on November 7. The Navy Yard and U Street Corridor zones were previously utilized on November 15 and November 16.
Within these zones, minors are prohibited from congregating in groups of nine or more unless they meet specific criteria:
- Accompanied by parents or guardians
- Running an errand without stopping
- Traveling in a motor vehicle engaged in interstate travel
- Working or returning home without interruption
- Involved in an emergency situation
- Participating in First Amendment activities
- Engaged in school, religious, civic organization or city-sponsored events if transportation is arranged by organizers
- If they are on the sidewalk adjacent to their residence or a neighbor’s residence unless a complaint has been made to police.
