Street takeover
Coverage of Street takeover in the Nexus archive.
- L.A. street takeover acts as cover while thieves ransack local business
Dozens of people ransacked a Bellflower business early Saturday while a massive street takeover clogged a nearby intersection, authorities said. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to 15100 block of Bellflower Boulevard after a caller reported seeing 20 to 30 people breaking into the location.
- Community leaders call for accountability after Southwest Side street takeover
Community leaders in Chicago are calling for accountability following a street takeover incident that occurred Sunday night. The event took place on the Southwest Side at 47th Street and Cicero Avenue.
- Dashcam shows Florida trooper chasing alleged street takeover suspect at 140 mph
A Florida trooper chased an alleged street takeover suspect at 140 mph, weaving through stopped vehicles before pursuing a green BMW into a residential neighborhood.
- Detroit street takeover suspects arrested after being tracked down by MSP helicopter
Detroit street takeover suspects were arrested after being tracked by an MSP helicopter. A red Chrysler 300 driver performed street stunts before fleeing through Detroit's west side.
- State police Trooper 2 helps bust street takeover suspects
Michigan State Police, using a helicopter, tracked a Chrysler 300 involved in a street takeover on Detroit's west side to Downriver, leading to the arrest of suspects. Trooper 2 assisted in the operation.
- Hundreds block Florida interstate in alleged street takeover before 140 mph police chase
Hundreds of vehicles blocked northbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Hillsborough County, Florida during a street takeover, leading to a 140 mph police chase. Four individuals, including driver Yulian Lugo, were arrested and charged with felony and misdemeanor offenses related to the incident.
- 3 arrests, 10 vehicles seized after massive street takeover on Long Island, police say
Three people were arrested, and 10 vehicles were seized after a massive street takeover was caught on camera on Long Island, according to police. The incident involved a significant law enforcement response.
- Car slams into pedestrians during street takeover hit-and-run, 2 hospitalized
Two people were seriously injured after a car struck pedestrians during a street takeover hit-and-run in the North Hills neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley Sunday evening. Paramedics responded to the incident at the intersection of Plummer Street and Haskell Avenue.
- 3 arrested, including 1 armed, in connection with NY street takeover: police
Three people were arrested, including one armed individual, in connection with a street takeover involving over 200 ATVs, dirt bikes, and motorcycles on Long Island. Police responded to multiple 911 calls about reckless driving and stunts on Route 347 and impounded several vehicles.
- 3 arrested, 10 vehicles impounded after 'street takeover' on Long Island
Three people were arrested and ten vehicles were impounded following a street takeover involving hundreds of riders on Long Island.
- Man shot during street takeover in Boyle Heights; gunman still at large
A man was shot during a street takeover in Boyle Heights on Monday morning. The gunman responsible for the shooting remains at large, according to authorities.
- Man shot during street takeover in Boyle Heights; gunman still at large
A man was shot during a street takeover in Boyle Heights on Monday morning. The gunman responsible for the shooting remains at large, according to authorities.
- Man shot during robbery attempt at 200-car L.A. neighborhood street takeover
A street takeover in Los Angeles' Boyle Heights neighborhood resulted in a robbery and attempted shooting early Monday morning. The incident occurred near Whittier Boulevard and Lorena Street at approximately 2:20 a.m., with a Hispanic man identified as the victim.
- 9 arrested during street takeover in Suffolk County; 12 vehicles impounded
Nine individuals were arrested during a street takeover in Suffolk County, and 12 vehicles were impounded by police.
- 9 arrested, 12 vehicles impounded after street takeover foiled in East Farmingdale
Law enforcement in East Farmingdale dismantled a late-night street takeover on Friday, resulting in nine arrests and 12 vehicles being impounded. The operation also led to dozens of traffic citations.
- MDSO: Deputies seek 2 drivers who struck multiple pedestrians during illegal street takeover
Deputies are investigating two drivers who struck multiple pedestrians during an illegal street takeover in Miami-Dade. A black sedan hit two females before fleeing, and a gold Ford Expedition later struck a man attempting to aid victims and another female before escaping. Neither driver stopped to provide assistance.
- Deputy hurt after suspect launches ‘live firework’ at him during street takeover near Miami Lakes
A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured by a 'live firework' launched at him during a street takeover near Miami Lakes. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. near Northwest 77th Court and 169th Street, with two suspects fleeing in unknown vehicles after one attacked the deputy.
- Triple shooting sees one shot dead and two injured at California street takeover
A triple shooting during a street takeover in Carson, California, early Sunday morning resulted in one man being killed and two others injured.
- 1 killed, 2 injured in triple shooting during Carson street takeover
One man was killed and two other people were injured in a triple shooting during a street takeover in Carson early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
- 3 shot, including 1 fatally, at street takeover in Carson
Three people were shot during a street takeover in Carson overnight, resulting in one fatality. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. Sunday near Charles Willard Street and Harmon Avenue.
- Astonishing move from LAPD as no arrests made following wild street takeover that crippled city’s emergency response
A street takeover in Baldwin Hills blocked an ambulance and caused traffic congestion, but the LAPD failed to make any arrests. The incident crippled the city's emergency response.
- Driver caught with gun, drugs on way to street takeover in Huntersville
A 24-year-old man was arrested in Huntersville after police stopped his Jeep for running a red light and discovered a concealed rifle and marijuana during a search. The driver, Ali Amadou Diop, was en route to a planned street takeover event, prompting collaboration between Huntersville and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Departments to disperse over 300 vehicles from the location. Diop faces charges including carrying a concealed weapon, drug possession, and driving with a revoked license.
- Video captures gasoline, flames and chaos during illegal street takeover
A street takeover in Norfolk, Virginia on Sunday evening resulted in fiery chaos with individuals using what appeared to be a flamethrower and gasoline to create flames at an intersection. Isaiah Duncan-Simmons, 19, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and careless damage of property by fire. No injuries were reported, though Norfolk Police are seeking video evidence from the public.
- Car explodes during alleged street takeover on Chicago's South Side as city battles wave of incidents
A car exploded during an alleged street takeover on Chicago's South Side, with no arrests made. The incident occurred amid a wave of similar events, as Mayor Brandon Johnson warned of a potential 'teen trend' in Hyde Park. Previous takeovers involved large crowds, property damage, and arrests.
- NYPD investigating 'reckless' drag racing street takeover in Queens
The NYPD is investigating a large-scale drag racing street takeover in Queens involving over 100 vehicles. The incident occurred near Eliot Avenue and 69th Street, where police attempted to disperse the crowd, leading to damage to an NYPD vehicle and a summons for reckless driving. No injuries were reported.