DC Mayor Toughens Summer Curfew After 20 Teens Charged with Fireworks Offenses

DC holds youth anti-violence summit as summer curfew takes effect

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the new youth curfew law Monday, temporarily cracking down on juveniles after a string of rowdy incidents that have residents fearing for their safety. Those 17 years old and younger must be inside by 11 p.m. this July and August. In certain zones, an 8 p.m. curfew can be enforced. “I’m never out that late...

DC mayor toughens summer curfew after 20 teens charged with fireworks offenses

After nearly two dozen kids were arrested around the District for being disorderly and launching fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend, D.C.’s mayor has signed a law that expands curfews for young people. Following approval by the D.C. Council, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the expanded curfew into law Monday. “I feel very strongly that we need the juvenile curfew law,” she said to reporters..in-article-vertical-video {float: right; padding-lef…

DC tightens youth curfew after chaotic weekend

Mayor Muriel Bowser has extended and expanded the city's youth curfew through the end of summer following another weekend of large, unruly teen gatherings, including incidents involving illegal fireworks.

DC mayor pushes for parental accountability following first weekend of youth curfew

Police said they arrested nearly 30 people for fireworks related crimes over the holiday weekend.