Tag: street takeover

California Authorities Warn Motorists Against Illegal Street Racing and Takeovers

LOS ANGELES—Authorities May 18 announced a safety campaign in the Southland and statewide to combat illegal street racing and takeovers—activities that have turned deadly on multiple occasions for participants and spectators. The campaign, in advance of the release of the latest “Fast and Furious” movie, was discussed at a Thursday morning news conference where authorities…


California City Advances Law Cracking Down on Street Takeovers

PICO RIVERA, Calif.—The Pico Rivera City Council announced on May 10 it has tentatively approved an ordinance designed to crack down on illegal street takeovers by authorizing the impounding and possible forfeiture of vehicles involved in takeovers and making it a misdemeanor to participate or even be a spectator at such gatherings. “This proposed ordinance…


Dozens of Arrests at San Fernando Valley Street Takeovers

LOS ANGELES—Officers arrested nearly three dozen people at multiple street takeovers around the San Fernando Valley, according to a broadcast news report May 6. Officers Friday night arrested and released around 30 spectators who lined seven intersections, four people were accused of reckless driving and one person was arrested for having a gun, according to…


Man Arrested for Killing Woman at LA Street Takeover on Christmas Day

LOS ANGELES—A motorist allegedly responsible for fatally injuring a 24-year-old woman at a South Los Angeles street takeover on Christmas Day was arrested in New Mexico, authorities said Jan. 17. Dante Chapple Young, 28, of Orange County, was arrested Jan. 13 on a murder warrant in Albuquerque, where he was being held on $2 million…