FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — Gov. Maura Healey announced Wednesday that she has “zero tolerance” for the drag racing street takeovers that have recently disrupted cities and towns in Massachusetts.
Following several incidents police described as “deliberate public disturbances,” Healey said she is personally disturbed by the behavior and wants to see it stopped.
“I just want to be really clear on a couple of things: Do not engage in that behavior. Anyone who engages in that conduct will be found and will be held accountable to the furthest extent of the law,” Healey stressed.
BACKGROUND: 5 arrested in large ‘premeditated’ Fall River disturbance
At least five people from around the state were arrested early Sunday morning in connection with a planned meetup at the corner of Davol and Central streets in Fall River. Police said more than 200 people were involved, with several hanging out of cars, shouting slurs at officers, and setting off fireworks. At one point, a private ambulance was reportedly forced to re-route because it couldn’t pass through…