The Brief
- The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says “TikTok takeovers” in Brandon have led to 20 teen arrests.
- These takeovers are organized on social media, where teens agree to meet at local businesses and film fights.
- Deputies say this trend is taking place nationwide, as detectives monitor online activity to prevent more disruptions.
BRANDON, Fla. – Twenty teens have been arrested following three separate “TikTok takeover” incidents in Brandon, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
The backstory:
Deputies say large groups organized on social media have flooded local businesses, creating dangerous conditions and forcing law enforcement to respond.…