South Carolina enforces new street takeover law with mass arrests in Greenville and Charleston
South Carolina law enforcement agencies executed significant operations against illegal street takeovers in Greenville and Charleston counties, resulting in over 80 arrests in Greenville and three in Charleston. The actions followed the implementation of the state's Roadway Protection and Safety Act in May 2026, which criminalizes participating in, organizing, or aiding such events. In Greenville, deputies seized 38 vehicles and 10 firearms after a late-night incident involving burnouts and road closures. In Charleston, deputies recovered a handgun with an automatic switch and impounded a vehicle, charging three individuals with violations of the new law and related offenses.