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crime13 days ago•6 min saved

Family-Owned Bellflower Market Looted in Street Takeover

A family-owned A-Z Market in Bellflower was ransacked around 3:30 a.m. during a street takeover, with an estimated 100–150 vehicles blocking the area; three suspects used power tools to break the front window, allowing 40–60 more looters inside. The damage and stolen goods are valued at about $30,000, and no arrests have been made. A GoFundMe has been launched to help repair and restock the store, reflecting a broader rise in street-takeover incidents across Los Angeles County.

via New York Post|

#crime #los-angeles-county #small-business

crime15 days ago•5 min saved

Long Island Street-Takeover Crackdown Nets 15 Arrests, 7 Vehicles Impounded

A Suffolk County street takeover on Long Island ended with 15 arrests and seven vehicles impounded after drivers performed donuts and burnouts; police tracked the gathering across Islip, Patchogue and Medford before intercepting them around 12:50 a.m. Saturday, with most suspects charged for participating in or spectating an unlawful speed contest.

via Fox News|

#arrests #crime #long-island

crimelocal15 days ago•3 min saved

LASD Circulates 27 Suspect Photos in East L.A. AutoZone Heists Tied to Street Takeovers

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department released 27 photos of suspects believed to be involved in two mob-like AutoZone burglaries in East Los Angeles that occurred during weekend street takeovers; investigators urge the public to help identify suspects and provide tips via East Los Angeles station detectives or Crime Stoppers.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#autozone #burglary #crimelocal

local15 days ago•25 min saved

Street takeover distraction used as cover for Bellflower burglary

A Bellflower business was ransacked early Saturday as about 150 vehicles blocked the intersection in a large street takeover; 20–30 people entered the store while three suspects used power tools to break the front window, and 30–40 more ransacked inside for around two minutes before blending into the crowd. Deputies estimated the loss at nearly $30,000. No arrests had been made and investigators continued probing the incident, with citations issued for the street takeover.

via KTLA|

#bellflower #burglary #local

local-news15 days ago•1 min saved

Medford crackdown nets 15 arrests, 7 vehicles impounded during street takeovers

Suffolk County’s Street Takeover Task Force arrested 15 people (ages 18–23) and impounded seven vehicles after thwarting a planned street takeover in Medford and stopping others at sites across Islip, Patchogue and nearby roads; drivers used reckless driving, donuts and burnouts to close roads. This was the second crackdown in a month, following a prior sweep involving more than 200 ATVs, dirt bikes and motorcycles.

via Gothamist|

#arrests #impounded-vehicles #local-news

crime21 days ago•3 min saved

Masked mob robs LA AutoZone again within 24 hours as street takeovers roll through the city

A large, masked crowd looted an East Los Angeles AutoZone on Sunday, smashing windows and stealing merchandise, marking the store’s second break-in in 24 hours amid weekend street takeovers at the Olympic Boulevard/Atlantic Avenue intersection; the store will stay closed for two to three days for repairs, and no arrests or injuries were reported.

via nypost.com|

#autozone #crime #looting

local1 month ago•3 min saved

Arrests follow massive 200-vehicle Long Island street takeover

Suffolk County police broke up a street takeover involving roughly 200 ATVs, dirt bikes and motorcycles on Route 347 in Hauppauge, with officers arresting three people as the crowd dispersed to Brentwood and Bay Shore; one suspect fled on foot and was found to be carrying a loaded gun. The three arrestees are Ava Mongiello, 23, of Mount Sinai; Jahkil Arroyo, 29, of Central Islip; and Shamir Solomon, 22, of Roosevelt, who face charges including reckless driving, second-degree reckless endangerment, unlawful fleeing a police officer, and weapon possession, with about 10 vehicles impounded.

via Gothamist|

#atv #dirt-bike #local

crime1 month ago•51 min saved

Three Arrests After 200-Rider Street Takeover Traveled From Hauppauge to Brentwood

Three people were arrested after a street takeover involving at least 200 ATVs, dirt bikes and motorcycles that began in Hauppauge and moved to Brentwood. Ave Mongiella, 23, Mount Sinai, and Jahkil Arroyo, 29, Central Islip, were charged with reckless driving, reckless endangerment and unlawfully fleeing a police officer; Shamir Solomon, 22, Roosevelt, was arrested later in Bay Shore after being found with a loaded gun and faces weapon-related charges. Ten vehicles were impounded. The incidents echo a similar weekend in which nine people were arrested and 12 vehicles were seized in Suffolk County.

via News12 | Long Island|

#crime #gun-possession #long-island

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Mob Attacks Sheriff's Cruiser During Highland 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.

via KABC-TV|

#carjacking-attempt #crime #highland-california

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Fatal Hit-and-Run: LAPD Offers $25K Reward in Street Takeover Incident"

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.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#crime #hit-and-run #lapd

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Portland Police Crack Down on Illegal Street Event, Arrest Reckless Stunt Driver"

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.

via KATU|

#arrest #crime #illegal-street-event

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Virginia Police Officer Injured in Chaotic Street Takeover

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.

via Fox News|

#arrest #crime #police

law-enforcement2 years ago•5 min saved

Miami Police Crack Down on Illegal Street Takeovers and ATV Riding During MLK Weekend

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.

via Daily Mail|

#arrests #law-enforcement #miami

accidents2 years ago•3 min saved

Fatal SUV Accident During Reckless 'Donuts' in Colorado Springs

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.

via Daily Mail|

#accidents #colorado-springs #injuries

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Chaotic Connecticut Street Takeover: Fireworks, Attacks on Cops, and Injured Officers"

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.

via New York Post |

#assault #connecticut #crime