The Brief
- The Milwaukee Common Council is now taking a closer look at how the city deals with street takeovers.
- There were more than a dozen reports of street takeovers in Milwaukee over the weekend.
- Officials told FOX6 News more needs to be done, but new legislation is likely not the answer.
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee streets flooded by reckless and unruly drivers. These are called street takeovers – and the city’s Common Council is now addressing the chaos.
Chaos on the streets
What we know:
Over the weekend, Milwaukee police arrested three people, towed six cars and cited several others tied to these street takeovers. There were more than a dozen of these takeovers in just the last weekend.
Milwaukee Common Council President Jose Perez said earlier this summer, the council explored potential legislation when it comes to street takeovers. It would fine anyone involved $500 – and that includes people standing by watching. But Perez said enforcing the legislation would be difficult.
What they’re saying:…