When U.S. President Donald Trump sent thousands of National Guard troops to Washington in early August, they weren't seen in the highest crime sections of the city. Residents mostly encountered them in tourist areas and subway stations.

In Southeast Washington, away from the monuments and museums, advocates like Jawanna Hardy have seen a new batch of police making unusual arrests — but it's not the National Guard.

Hardy is the founder of Guns Down Friday, an organization that helps youth affected by crime in one of D.C.'s most dangerous areas. She said officers from out of town are now cracking down on youth smoking pot in the street, transit fare evaders and more.

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"Just the other day, a young lady went to jail for fare evasion

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