ALLENTOWN, Pa. — From Fall River, Massachusetts, to Los Angeles, California, illegal street takeovers — those featuring burnouts, drifting, donuts, speed contests, stunts, wheelies and more — continue to pose a significant safety concern.
Los Angeles police have intercepted more than 90 takeovers already in 2026, Chief Jim McDonnell told news outlets this month, and made at least 79 arrests, impounded 114 cars and seized four stolen vehicles and four firearms.
It’s all part of a “strategic LAPD deployment” announced by Mayor Karen Bass that includes a combination of patrol cars, horse patrols, foot patrols and undercover units as part of a “zero tolerance” policy for street takeovers…