As 5 curfews take effect, DC’s interim police chief says they’re needed to squash ‘teen takeovers’

Five juvenile curfew zones are in effect this weekend in the District. Interim D.C. Police Chief Jeffery Carroll said these restrictions are necessary.

Carroll told WTOP’s Nick Iannelli that social media posts advertising “teen takeovers” around the nation’s capital informed police about where their attention is needed.

The police department has seen posts promoting underage drinking at the events, which can “sometimes get out of control,” Carroll said…

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