There were extra police patrols at Assembly Row in Somerville, Massachusetts, on Saturday, after the police department warned the public not to attend a rumored illegal “street takeover” event there.
Somerville police had put out a public safety message notifying the public of the anticipated event, saying there would be increased police patrols all weekend.
“The Somerville Police Department strongly urges the public not to attend. Participants and spectators may be subject to arrest,” police said. “These events pose a serious risk of injury or death to drivers, bystanders, and first responders.”…