The Brief
- Chaotic online-organized “teen takeovers” and street brawls are disrupting communities and overwhelming law enforcement nationwide.
- Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C. are combatting the trend by criminally prosecuting the parents of participating minors for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
- Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is fully aligning with the aggressive strategy, warning that both disruptive teens and their parents will face jail time in Central Florida.
ORLANDO, Fla. – A stern warning from local law enforcement after chaotic teen takeovers grow in popularity and severity.
It is a dangerous trend taking over social media and American city streets. Violent teen brawls and illegal street takeovers organized online are shutting down traffic and overwhelming police.
Holding Parents Accountable
The growing crisis has prompted federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C. to announce a new policy to help prevent violence.
Parents could face criminal charges if their kid is responsible for a takeover, at least in the nation’s capital.…