All articles tagged with #street takeover
A 15-year-old from Menifee was arrested for attempting to carjack a sheriff's cruiser during a street takeover in Highland, California, where a mob of teens and young men attacked the vehicle. The incident, which involved about 100 people, was captured on video, leading to the teen's identification and arrest for attempted carjacking and felony vandalism.
The Los Angeles Police Department is offering a $25,000 reward for information regarding a street takeover in the city's Florence neighborhood, where a woman was struck by a vehicle and may have sustained fatal injuries. Video footage shows the woman being hit by a car as she took a selfie, and police are seeking to identify her while investigating the hit-and-run incident. The LAPD is urging the public to come forward with any relevant information about the driver or the event.
Portland Police broke up an illegal street takeover event and arrested 23-year-old Carter John Morse for reckless driving and unlawful street takeover after he was seen doing "drifting" stunts in a 2010 Cadillac CTS. Morse attempted to elude police by vehicle, drove into oncoming traffic lanes, and ran a red light before being stopped by a PIT maneuver. The police seized the Cadillac and issued civil forfeiture paperwork to permanently seize the vehicle.
A "street takeover" in Springfield, Virginia, involving reckless driving and donuts left an officer injured and a cruiser damaged. Hundreds gathered to watch the chaos, with some individuals waving rifles and surrounding police vehicles. Four individuals have been charged, including one who struck an officer with their car and fled the scene. Police have created a Civil Disturbance team to prevent future incidents.
Miami police made 61 arrests and issued 363 citations during a crackdown on a street takeover event near Miami International Airport, where supercar owners allegedly attempted to race down the road. The event, which took place on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, has been associated with dangerous stunts and traffic disruptions in previous years. The police warned participants that such activities would not be tolerated and vowed to continue enforcing traffic laws to ensure community safety.
Five people were crushed and suffered life-threatening injuries after hanging out of an SUV during a "street takeover" in a Colorado Springs strip mall. The driver, Marisol Wentling, was arrested for reckless driving, while the passengers' conditions remain unknown. A video captured the SUV reversing at high speed with passengers hanging out of the windows and sunroof before flipping over. Bystanders rushed to help those trapped in the vehicle, but the incident is still under investigation. In a separate incident, participants in a street takeover in Connecticut threw fireworks at police cars, resulting in one officer being injured.
Shocking videos captured an unruly group of young adults shooting fireworks at police officers and attacking them during dangerous street takeovers in at least four Connecticut cities. The footage showed attendees throwing fireworks at cops and bystanders, jumping on police vehicles, and assaulting officers. One officer was hit and injured by an object thrown at his head. The group, consisting of individuals from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Vermont, moved from one city to another, causing chaos and disregarding both law enforcement and civilians. Police are investigating the incidents and plan to hold those involved accountable.
North Haven police are advising drivers and pedestrians to avoid Universal Drive due to an ongoing "street takeover" event. Authorities are collaborating with federal, state, and local agencies to disperse the group and identify the vehicles and individuals involved. The situation is still developing.
In Philadelphia, a dirt bike rider jumped on a young mother's car with her children inside during an illegal street takeover, smashing the rear window and assaulting her. The shocking incident was captured on video, showing the mother confronting the rider despite him being armed. The altercation ended with the rider fleeing the scene. Philadelphia Police are actively searching for the suspect, and the incident is reminiscent of a string of lawlessness in the city, including a recent flash mob-style ransacking of an Apple Store.
An LAPD officer was injured after being struck in the head while trying to break up a street takeover near downtown Los Angeles. The officer was taken to a hospital for treatment and has since been released. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is expected to discuss hosting a community symposium on street takeovers.
Two men were killed during a street takeover in South Los Angeles when a shooting occurred at the intersection of Hooper Avenue and Firestone Boulevard. Law enforcement and community members are expressing concern over the dangers of street takeovers, which have resulted in vehicle accidents, fights, and multiple shootings. No information about the suspect(s) has been disclosed, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau.
Five people were arrested in Fort Worth after a street takeover incident where a stolen Dodge Challenger was doing donuts and then fled from police. The suspects abandoned the Challenger and got into a stolen Dodge Charger with fake license plates. After a chase, the Charger stopped under a bridge, and all five suspects fled on foot but were eventually apprehended. Two of the suspects were juveniles, while the other three were charged with evading arrest and other offenses. The group is believed to be responsible for a similar incident in Austin.
Shocking footage shows a ring of fire being made during a 'street takeover' at a Winston-Salem Food Lion. Law enforcement was "caught off guard" on Friday but was ready and shut it down quickly on Saturday. The fire was created with lighter fluid and put out quickly. Many people were detained, but no one has been charged at this time. Street takeovers involve "flash mobs" of hundreds of spectators and several cars that arrive in a coordinated manner at specific intersections, or even interstates, and blocking traffic to speed and show off dangerous stunts like drifting.
A street takeover in Oakland, California, turned chaotic as a group of individuals trashed a Nissan 370Z and set it on fire. A Subaru Outback was then used to repeatedly ram the burning car while onlookers cheered. Police threw flashbangs to disperse the crowd, and the fire department put out the flames. It is unclear if there were any injuries or arrests. These dangerous street takeovers have become a trend across the country, with Californian cities being hit especially hard.
A mob of about 100 people looted a Compton gas station store, stealing thousands of dollars worth of alcohol, drinks, snacks, and condoms. The incident occurred after a group of cars blocked a four-way intersection in an illegal street takeover. The store sustained significant damage, and shots were reportedly fired about a block away from the raid. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was too outnumbered to intervene in the chaotic robbery and street takeover. Street takeovers and racing are a growing issue in Compton, and authorities are reviewing surveillance footage to identify suspects in the crowd.