Over the weekend, authorities apprehended over six dozen individuals at a street takeover in South Los Angeles.
The arrests occurred at the intersection of Avalon Boulevard and Gardena Boulevard on Sunday night, although officers could not disclose the specific times.
Deputies said that 64 sideshow spectators were arrested and 25 cars were towed.
One individual was arrested on suspicion of DUI, another for reckless driving, and a third for possessing nitrous oxide. Deputies also reported that a felony arrest warrant for suspected narcotics sales was served at the scene of the street takeover.
In addition to the arrests, officers issued eight traffic citations and impounded two vehicles for 30 days.
“Street takeovers are not entertainment; they are dangerous, criminal behavior,” Carson Sheriff’s Station Captain Alise Norman stated. “Our roads belong to the community, and we will hold individuals accountable for their actions.”
She stated that Sunday’s operation was simply the latest in a string of actions launched by local law enforcement organizations to combat takeovers and street racing. She stated that deputies target spectators during operations because they “encourage these illegal activities that threaten the safety of our residents.”
Residents were encouraged to report street racing or takeovers by dialing 911 or contacting their local sheriff’s office.
