Milwaukee city officials are cracking down on illegal street takeovers, where drivers block intersections to do stunts like doughnuts. Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Police Chief Jeffrey Norman are at the forefront of this crackdown. In a recent news conference covered by FOX6Now, they outlined strategies to combat the issue, which includes advancing punitive measures for not just the daredevil drivers but the onlooking crowd as well. The Milwaukee Police Department responded to at least 15 incidents over the Labor Day weekend, as documented in dispatch call records. These maneuvers have been described as a public nuisance, causing significant interruptions to the everyday flow of life in the city.
Alongside local law enforcement, Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney Dax Odom has been appointed to assist in reviewing cases for potential criminal charges. As described by the Journal Sentinel, the District Attorney’s office is committed to “zealously prosecute” offenders when the gathered evidence suggests criminality. In the wake of the chaos, there were whispers of a possible National Guard intervention, but the idea is currently in a state of contemplation rather than action, as per Milwaukee Police Association President Alex Ayala…