Twelve people were arrested after police in central Massachusetts successfully thwarted several planned street takeovers over the weekend, authorities announced Monday.
The Worcester Police Department says it worked with local and state law enforcement partners to develop a “comprehensive operational plan” to deter takeovers targeting the areas of 865 Grafton Street, Newton Square, Pullman Street, Lincoln Street, Madison Street, and Park Avenue near Chandler Street.
Police say the operation resulted in 12 arrests and 19 traffic citations and warnings in Worcester…