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expert Crime prevention Restore told Fox News Digital that the recent urban organized street acquisitions have scared residents and felt that authorities could not control the streets they should protect.
“Whether you’re having supper, studying or getting ready to go to bed, they’re big. They’re messy. They’re bad for nearby or cities.” John Jay College Peter Moskos, professor of criminal justice. “And, this also gives perceptions rooted in reality in this case, no one can control it.”
In the past few weeks, at least nine such high-profile events have occurred nationwide.
The Tesla show in Chicago attempts to escape from the mob attack after the streets took over on October 13, 2023. (@jeremytrigg_ / auto Overload / tmx)
Moscow is a police officer In the eastern part of Baltimore, before becoming an academic, it was notoriously part of the city. He is also the author of the recently published book From the Edge: The New York Police Department and the extraordinary 1990s Crime Decline in New York City.
“This caused fear,” Moscos continued. “It builds a disconnect from what you expect the government to be able to do, that is to some extent just maintain public order.
“They are dangerous to the public. They are dangerous to participants, he said. But if you live in a place that happens repeatedly, then the quality of life factor you just don’t want it to happen at all. ”
About 50 cars wreak havoc outside the NBA’s residence Crypto.com arena on August 9 Los Angeles Lakers and the NHL’s Los Angeles King, making donuts and burnout, while onlookers shoot fireworks on vehicles and shoot paintball guns. Ktla.
It is reported that during the event, the two people also broke into the store and plundered goods.
Caused by a recent acquisition in a street in Carson, California, where authorities are part of Los Angeles County It is said that 64 spectators were arrested and 25 cars were towed. The two vehicles were detained for 30 days and eight traffic quotes were issued.
Moscos said the first step to solving this phenomenon is to understand why it happens. He said that it has become “cool” in the eyes of participants, and one way to make street takeover unhappy again is to give politicians the need to crack down on the willingness to practice.
Several fireworks were fired during an illegal street takeover in Plymouth, Pennsylvania. (Plymouth Township Police Department)
“The responsible politician needs to say that this is unacceptable and we will end it. It is possible to end that. We can change the culture. We can certainly stop people from engaging in this activity, but there will be consequences.”
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Social media plays a role in the ongoing trend.
“Social media will be a draw from people’s attention given everyone has a phone call. But that’s part of the appeal,” he said.
On August 13, 200 cyclists walked up the streets of Tampa, Florida, turning on traffic and sidewalks, crossing intersections and making wheels.
“We certainly feel like there was an extreme danger at that time and we need to fix it.” Fox 13.
According to “hundreds of people and cars” by the California seaside, on August 16, “hundreds of people and cars” flocked to Home Depot and target parking lots. KSBW. The local police department said it is planning to implement a future takeover action.
More than 100 cyclists were arrested on Saturday, August 16, 2025 after flooding a Boston Expressway in Massachusetts. (Sandy Poirier by Story)
On the same day, 100 cyclists, e-bikes and off-road riders took over the Boston Highway, a frightening local rider. The incident resulted in a collision with a Massachusetts Police vehicle. Only one person was arrested.
Police in Charlotte, North Carolina Announced on X During the week of August 11, 98 people were arrested for their roles in numerous streets throughout the city.
“We’re here again… because obviously some people still think it’s a good idea to turn an intersection into a racing car. We’re here to remind you – it’s not. It’s still illegal. Still dangerous. Still closed.” “Street stunts have consequences! We’re here to remind you every time.”
Police said many vehicles related to the acquisition have been caught with the arrests.
The driver took over Los Angeles Street. (onscene.tv)
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On August 18, the Dallas Police Department, which owns a street racing task force, responded to the street takeover, which included “a large group of motorcycles, off-road vehicles and off-road vehicles performing stunts, blocking both travel directions and driving dangerously.”
Police said 30 citations were issued for various violations of licenses, registrations and insurance laws. Catched 12 E-bikes and off-road bikers.
“We enforce Texas laws to ensure street safety,” explain Major Gabriel Candelaria, commander of the Northeast Patrol. “Our streets are not a stage for stunt driving and reckless behavior.”
As for the solution, Moscos said that if the culture has not changed, other methods can be explored.
“Maybe the answer is to place physical disorders in certain places in safety,” he said. “Again, it’s necessary to figure out these at the local level, ideally, working with other urban institutions.
According to early August, Cleveland City Councilman Michael Polensek Cleveland 19 News. He observed multiple cars without license plates participating in the charm.
“About 500 dirt bikes are blocking three gas stations,” a 911 caller reportedly said.
Police said hundreds of people attended a car party on Sunday, watching the car being driven recklessly, endangering drivers and bystanders. (Fairfax County Police Department)
Polansk told the news media: “Accused them of going through the red lights and charging them for the drivers – to chase these people because unless you do it, it won’t stop, someone will get hurt, someone will be killed.”
In Cincinnati, there were 17 cars in the street takeover in early August. The incident resulted in the seizure of four vehicles.
All in all, the repression must continue until the street takeover leader and participants are completely blocked.
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“You can’t just say one and say, look, look, we arrested 100 people, so it’s a success. No, in a way, you arrested 100 people, [and] “That’s a failure. It’s probably the way to success, but you just have to keep working until people change their behavior. I mean, the thing about policing is that it’s a verb and it’s not always done by the police. But you’re trying police behavior, which can do it.”
