The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has announced the establishment of a Youth Curfew Zone in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. This measure is in accordance with the Juvenile Curfew Act of 1995, as amended by the Youth Curfew Act of 2026, which grants the Chief of Police the authority to designate areas at risk for disorderly conduct among youth.
The Youth Curfew Zone will be in effect from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8, 2026. During this time, individuals under the age of 18 are prohibited from gathering in groups of nine or more in any public place or on the premises of any establishment, unless they are participating in specific exempted activities. For details on these exempted activities, residents can refer to the MPD’s official webpage.
The designated boundaries of the Youth Curfew Zone are as follows: to the north, Park Road NW from 11th Street NW to 16th Street NW; to the east, 11th Street NW from Park Road NW to Euclid Street NW; to the south, 16th Street NW from Park Road NW to Euclid Street NW; and to the west, Euclid Street NW from 11th Street NW to 16th Street NW.
It is important to note that the Youth Curfew Zone coincides with a citywide curfew for all juveniles under 18, which is in effect during the months of July and August. This curfew begins at 12:01 a.m. and lasts until 6:00 a.m. the following morning. MPD encourages community awareness and compliance with these regulations to ensure public safety.
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