Southington police said Friday that they would increase their presence on Spring Street Friday after learning of plans for a “street takeover.” Later in the evening, police said they located the organizer of the event and he agreed to cancel it.
Police said they received information about a car event that is neither sponsored nor condoned by area businesses that was advertised to happen on Spring Street today. They said it was not a sanctioned event permitted by the town.
Police prohibit organizing, participating in, or gathering with the intent to disrupt businesses and said local and state police will have an increased presence and they would take enforcement action if necessary.
They said any participation in this type of event was strongly discouraged.
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Three vehicles did arrive and two were issued infractions for motor vehicle violations, police said.
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