The streets of U Street Corridor have been quieter during the weekend nights since the Metropolitan Police Department enacted the Juvenile Curfew Zone, running from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. According to Metropolitan Police Department's latest release, there were no documented violations or arrests during the actual hours of the curfew. However, young individuals were still active within the area after the extended curfew hours, leading to a total of 17 stops by the Third District.
Despite efforts to stop late-night gatherings, groups of young people continued to stay out past the citywide curfew. The Metropolitan Police Department reported eight curfew violations on Friday, one of which involved a juvenile arrested for using marijuana in public. There were seven more violations on Saturday and two on Sunday night after 11 p.m., showing a pattern through the weekend. Police aimed to encourage cooperation by increasing their presence but using a calm, non-confrontational approach.
In an ongoing effort to maintain order through the summer, the Metropolitan Police Department has reminded the public of the citywide curfew for individuals 17 and under, which will remain in effect until the end of August. The curfew requires that juveniles be off the streets from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
