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Man suspected of running street takeover charged with inciting a riot: police
State police have arrested a man who is suspected of being the leader of a car club that promoted and held several street takeovers. The charges filed against him include inciting a riot. State police said the “street takeover” events happened in several communities throughout May 2023 and there were illegal activities during them, including street racing, illegal fireworks, arson,…
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Bill to help municipalities curb street takeovers passed in CT House
The Connecticut House of Representatives passed a bill yesterday that would help towns and cities crack down on street takeovers. The bill would allow municipalities to adopt ordinances to penalize street takeovers and fine participants up to $2,000. It would also open up a grant program totaling at least $500,000 to help local authorities respond to street takeovers. Other provisions…
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North Haven police warn drivers of potential street takeover Friday night
North Haven police are warning drivers to steer clear of an anticipated street takeover that is expected to happen Friday night. The police department said a street takeover is anticipated in a southwestern city at 8:30 p.m. State, federal and local agencies are actively monitoring and investigating. They say if you come across a street takeover, you should “stop, turn…
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CT lawmakers look to help police crack down on street takeovers
Cities and towns say they’re struggling to crack down on street takeovers, so lawmakers are working on a plan. “We know that it has posed a significant safety hazard and safety threat for those on the road,” Sen. Herron Gaston (D-Bridgeport), co-chairman of the Public Safety and Security Committee, said Thursday. The committee is considering legislation that would allow to...
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Lawmakers look to help police crack down on street takeovers
Lawmakers are looking at proposed measures to give police more tools to put an end to street takeovers.
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String of street takeovers in Conn. leads to call for change
There are calls for more to be done to prevent so-called street takeovers. There was a string of them over the weekend in several communities. And one in Milford left an officer hurt. Officers responded after about 150 cars gathered in the parking lot of a grocery store on Bridgeport Avenue on Saturday. During this, authorities say people set off…
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String of street takeovers in Conn. leads to call for change
There are calls for more to be done to prevent so-called street takeovers. There was a string of them over the weekend in several communities.
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Minor, teen arrested after assault on police officer during street takeover in Milford
A minor and a teen have been taken into custody after allegedly assaulting a police officer that was investigating a street takeover in Milford in December. Police responded to the Stop & Shop parking lot on Bridgeport Avenue on Dec. 9 after getting a report of a street takeover. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Milford CT…
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Police in several towns dealt with ‘street takeovers' this weekend
Hundreds of vehicles, many from out of state, took part in massive street takeovers in several towns this weekend.
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Conn. police departments address rash of street takeovers
Police departments in multiple communities are investigating a string of street takeovers that happened across the state this past weekend. Authorities in Shelton, Milford and North Haven all reported events that impacted their towns Saturday night. North Haven police said that Universal Drive, which is adjacent to a busy shopping area, was inundated with vehicles and people Saturday night. They…
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Police warn of potential street takeovers this Labor Day weekend
Local police departments are preparing for potential street takeovers in Manchester and Willimantic on Saturday and Sunday. These two would be the latest in a string of takeovers this summer that have impacted West Haven, Orange, New Haven, Vernon and other local towns and cities. “Definitely not going to go that way and definitely avoid it,” said Lorenzo Secola, who…
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Man arrested for involvement in Orange street takeover
Orange police have arrested a man accused of partaking in a street takeover incident in July. The police department said they arrested a 28-year-old who was a part of a large group of dirt bike, all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles driving recklessly down Boston Post Road on July 8. About 200 to 300 vehicles took part in the street takeover, which…
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State police explain response to Tolland ‘street takeover' amid concerns
People have been raising concerns following a dangerous and destructive street takeover in Tolland.
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State police make multiple arrests in connection to street takeover incidents
Connecticut State Police have arrested multiple people believed to be responsible for organizing and promoting illegal street racing events across the state. Following a months-long investigation, police and the FBI arrested three people on Sunday. Their vehicles were also seized as a part of the investigation. On Tuesday, state police announced another arrest in connection to a street takeover incident…
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State Police Crack Down on Street Takeovers After String of Incidents
Street takeovers are dangerous scenarios, when crowds block Connecticut roadways, then engage in what police are calling “riot-like” activities. They are becoming more common, with a string of incidents this month. There have been at least six street takeovers recently, four of those this month alone. State police say typically 20 cars and up to 500 people will block a…
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State Police Crack Down on Street Takeovers After String of Incidents
Police are concerned about public safety, particularly the risks for Connecticut drivers and the hundreds of teenaged spectators.