D.C. police chief imposes curfew for juveniles in the Navy Yard area
By lauraharris // 2025-08-13
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  • On Aug. 10, D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith established a nightly curfew for individuals 17 and under in the Navy Yard area from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., citing public safety concerns under the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025.
  • Navy Yard has been designated a Juvenile Curfew Zone, limiting teen gatherings to fewer than nine people. The law allows earlier curfews (as early as 8:00 p.m.) in Extended Juvenile Curfew Zones, which can be requested by local organizations.
  • Minors are exempt if accompanied by a guardian, commuting for work or emergencies, or attending school, religious or civic events. Constitutional rights such as peaceful assembly and free speech are also protected.
  • Adults enabling curfew violations face fines up to $500; minors may be assigned up to 25 hours of community service. The law applies to all youth in D.C., regardless of residency.
  • The curfew follows President Donald Trump's announcement of a federal initiative to tackle crime, homelessness and urban decay in Washington, D.C., vowing swift action and warning, "There will be no 'MR. NICE GUY.' We want our Capital BACK."
D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith enacted a nightly curfew for all individuals aged 17 and under in the Navy Yard area on Aug. 10 in response to growing safety concerns. The newly enacted Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025, in effect through Aug. 31, designates Navy Yard as a Juvenile Curfew Zone. The ordinance limits gatherings of teens 17 and under to fewer than nine people in public places or private establishments between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., unless they are part of an exempted activity. It aims to curb large, unsupervised groups of minors in the area, which could pose a risk to public safety. (Related: "Violent incidents" involving large groups of juvenile delinquents reported in multiple states.) The legislation also grants the chief of police the authority to establish Extended Juvenile Curfew Zones, which allow for earlier curfew enforcement, potentially beginning as early as 8:00 p.m. in designated areas. These zones are designed to address neighborhood-specific safety issues and may be created following formal petitions by Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs), Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) or Main Street organizations. The curfew includes several exemptions for minors. A list of declared Juvenile Curfew Zones, as well as information on how to petition for a zone, is available via the Metropolitan Police Department's website. Teens are permitted to be out if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian or if they are running an errand at the direction of a parent or guardian without making any detours. They are also exempt if they are traveling through the area in a vehicle involved in interstate travel, going to or returning from work without stopping or responding to an emergency. Additionally, minors may remain on the sidewalk outside their home or a next-door neighbor's residence, provided no complaint has been made to police. The curfew does not apply to those attending official school, religious or civic activities, including travel to and from such events or those exercising their constitutional rights, such as freedom of speech, religion or assembly.

Trump vows crackdown on crime and homelessness in D.C. as curfew takes effect

Under the law, adults who violate the curfew act by enabling or allowing minors to break the rules may face fines up to $500. Juveniles found in violation may be ordered to complete up to 25 hours of community service. Importantly, the law does not differentiate between residents and non-residents. Any individual age 17 or under present in D.C. during curfew hours is subject to the restrictions. Beginning Sept. 1, curfew hours will shift slightly, with the curfew in effect from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday nights and from 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The curfew was implemented following President Donald Trump's announcement to address crime, homelessness and urban decay in the nation's capital. In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump declared his intention to make Washington, D.C. "safer and more beautiful than it ever was before," vowing a sweeping crackdown on crime and homelessness. "The homeless have to move out, immediately," he wrote. "We will give you places to stay, but far from the capital. The criminals, you don't have to move out. We're going to put you in jail where you belong." Trump compared his forthcoming plans for D.C. to his immigration policies, claiming he reduced illegal border crossings from "millions to zero" and promising that restoring order in the capital "will be easier." He added, "There will be no 'Mr. Nice Guy.' We want our capital back." Visit Violence.news for more stories about violent crimes in the United States. Listen to the Health Ranger Mike Adams talking about dollar stores reporting more cases of shoplifting below.
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