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Eight Juveniles Arrested Amid Curfew Violations in D.C.

4/7/2026

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Eight juveniles, ages 12 to 16, were arrested in Southwest D.C. on Saturday night after three fights occurred between 8:30 and 10 p.m., according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
One arrest involved alleged assault on a police officer.
Five juvenile curfew zones were in effect for Easter weekend, prohibiting large-group gatherings.
The D.C. Council tabled emergency legislation to extend teen curfew authority and will revisit the issue next month.

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Story summary

Eight juveniles, ages 12 to 16, were arrested in Southwest D.C. on Saturday night after three fights occurred between 8:30 and 10 p.m., according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
One arrest involved alleged assault on a police officer.
Five juvenile curfew zones were in effect for Easter weekend, prohibiting large-group gatherings.
The D.C. Council tabled emergency legislation to extend teen curfew authority and will revisit the issue next month.