LAPD Arrests 69 in Street Takeover Bust, Issuing 570 Citations and Towing 200-Plus Cars
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Updated · CBS New York · Sep 6
LAPD Arrests 69 in Street Takeover Bust, Issuing 570 Citations and Towing 200-Plus Cars
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Sep 6
Summary
69 people were arrested after more than 150 officers swarmed a street takeover near South LA around 3:20 a.m. Saturday, with police saying most were accused of participating in a street race or takeover.
570 citations and 200-plus impounds followed after LAPD, the CHP and sheriff's deputies tracked several sideshows with drones and other intelligence before launching "Operation Street Sweeper."
128 juveniles ages 11 to 17 received curfew citations, while officers also seized seven firearms and nitrous oxide from a crowd police estimated at about 700 people.
Chief Jim McDonnell said some impounded vehicles were stolen, rented or borrowed, and warned that social media can organize takeovers within 20 minutes.
Los Angeles officials said the crackdown will continue as street takeovers have plagued the county for years and have also been linked to nearby looting cases.