A juvenile curfew imposed on several Washington, D.C. neighborhoods plagued by mob lawlessness was enforced by police and National Guard this weekend.
A ‘youth takeover’ reportedly being planned on social media for the upscale Navy Yard district was thwarted by an “overwhelming response” from law enforcement and the military on Saturday night.
“Large National Guard and Police presence ahead of the juvenile curfew which begins at 8pm,” reported Border Hawk White House correspondent Wid Lyman.
“There have been large groups of youths taking over the area recently.”
An incident involving several young people was met with an overwhelming response by law enforcement including more than a dozen National Guard members.
This reporter observed at least 2 people being questioned by Transit police. Multiple officers with crowd control munitions… https://t.co/NrRox26Crq pic.twitter.com/Nev0S14Sc7
— Wid Lyman (@Wid_Lyman) November 16, 2025
MPD announces the establishment of two Juvenile Curfew Zones, in effect in Navy Yard and the U Street Corridor. The zones are in effect tonight and tomorrow from 8-11pm.
Read more: https://t.co/2LD13vO9m0 pic.twitter.com/RKxXuhXowt
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) November 15, 2025
Earlier this month, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser reinstated a citywide overnight curfew from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. for anyone under 18 years of age.
In August, hours before the Trump administration launched a historic effort to crackdown on crime and degradation in the nation’s capital, a youth takeover at Navy Yard led to a shooting and the arrest of a male teenager at the scene.
📍Navy Yard, Washington D.C.
Shots Fired: At approx. 9:26pm shot(s) rang out near the Navy Yard – Ballpark metro stop. A suspect was arrested and a firearm was recovered shortly afterwards.
A group of 100+ youths were gathered in the park launching fireworks, riding dirt… pic.twitter.com/KIBzSHUWxb
— Wid Lyman (@Wid_Lyman) August 10, 2025
Border Hawk will continue to monitor efforts to regain control of the District of Columbia.
