Richmond County, Southwest DC Enforce Juvenile Curfews Amid Crime Concerns

Richmond County officials, led by Sheriff Eugene "Gino" Brantley and Juvenile Court Judge Tianna Bias, are renewing enforcement of the existing juvenile curfew aimed at preventing criminal behavior among teens. The curfew prohibits those under 18 from being in public without an adult past 11 p.m. on weekdays and midnight on weekends, with penalties ranging from fines to confinement depending on the offense. The initiative focuses on prevention and education rather than arrests, emphasizing parental involvement to keep juveniles safe and out of the court system. Sheriff Brantley cited recent incidents involving juveniles with firearms and attempted car break-ins as reasons for stricter enforcement. Similarly, Washington D.C. police announced a Juvenile Curfew Zone in Southwest D.C. to curb large gatherings of minors and maintain public safety, implementing curfews from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. over a holiday weekend. These combined efforts across jurisdictions aim to reduce juvenile crime and encourage responsible behavior among youth.