Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a temporary juvenile curfew for the city following a large altercation involving hundreds of teenagers in the Navy Yard neighborhood on Friday night. The curfew, which began immediately after her announcement, will remain in place through November 5.

In a post on X, Bowser stated that the curfew applies to all individuals under the age of 18 and will run nightly from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

“We are declaring a limited juvenile curfew in Washington, DC,” Bowser wrote.

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“Effective immediately, all juveniles under the age of 18 are subject to a curfew from 11PM until 6AM, which will extend through 11/5.”

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According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), groups of teenagers began gathering near the Navy Yard Metro Station at approximately 7:30 p.m.

The crowd grew to several hundred within half an hour.

While the gathering initially appeared peaceful, police said the situation escalated as fights broke out and groups began blocking streets and ignoring officers’ directions to stay on sidewalks.

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MPD called in assistance from multiple agencies, including the Metro Transit Police, U.S. Capitol Police, and the National Guard, along with members of a federal task force.

The combined response aimed to restore order and prevent the situation from spreading to other areas.

By around 11 p.m., officers had dispersed the crowd, cleared nearby parks, and directed many of the juveniles toward Metro stations to leave the area.

Police maintained an increased presence in the neighborhood overnight to deter additional disturbances.

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Four teenagers from Washington, D.C., and one 18-year-old from Maryland were arrested in connection with the incident, according to MPD officials.

Authorities have not released the names of those taken into custody.

The MPD confirmed that Bowser’s limited juvenile curfew will apply to specific high-traffic areas, including the U Street Corridor, Banneker Recreation Center, Navy Yard, and Union Station.

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These areas have been designated as enforcement zones due to repeated large gatherings and disorderly behavior involving minors in recent weeks.

In a press release issued Saturday, MPD Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith condemned the violence and said law enforcement agencies would increase their visibility in affected neighborhoods.

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“The behavior displayed last night in Navy Yard is unacceptable, and MPD and our law enforcement partners will have an increased presence tonight to ensure this does not happen again,” Smith said.

“This group chose not to visit any of the events hosted by MPD or our DC agency partners and instead gathered in this manner.”

The mayor’s decision follows multiple reports of escalating juvenile disturbances across the city in recent months.

Earlier this fall, police responded to several incidents involving large groups of minors near public transportation hubs and recreation centers.

City officials have described the curfew as a temporary measure aimed at curbing disorderly activity while longer-term solutions are considered.

Under District law, minors violating curfew orders can be detained by police and released to a parent or guardian.

Repeat violations may result in fines or community service requirements.

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The MPD said it will focus primarily on ensuring safety and preventing property damage rather than punitive enforcement.

The limited curfew is expected to remain in effect through November 5, covering the city’s busiest Halloween weekend period.

Police officials said they will evaluate its effectiveness before determining whether further extensions or adjustments are necessary.

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