Naperville police say they are paying close attention to an online “trend” encouraging a large teen gathering in downtown Naperville on Friday night.
There will be a large police presence in the area that night as a precaution.
Not always ‘just harmless meetups,’ police say
In a Facebook post by the department, officials noted, “these teen gatherings aren’t always just harmless meetups.” It’s a situation the city of Chicago is currently grappling with as the weather turns warm and more gatherings have been popping up. Often called “teen takeovers,” police say they can turn into chaotic, unsafe situations and potentially lead to criminal activity.
The NPD says there will be “zero tolerance” for any trespassing, disorderly conduct, or behavior that could put others at risk…