Massive street takeover disrupts town as 50-100 riders in 'chaotic groups' block city roads: police

Police in Fall River Massachusetts arrested five people after a street takeover involving at least individuals over the weekend The Fall River Police Department wrote in a news release that the illegal street takeover went from p m to p m on Sunday when people on dirt bikes scooters ATVs and motorcycles gathered on streets across the city According to police the group was disregarding traffic laws while performing reckless stunts putting not only their lives at peril but the lives of innocent law-abiding drivers and pedestrians at hazard Police commented the gathering posed a major safety concern to the general adding that these are not merely bikers peacefully enjoying a law-abiding ride through our city These are chaotic groups that block streets operate recklessly and hinder the safe movement of those around them police added BIKE-RIDING YOUTHS TERRORIZE DEM-RUN CITY AS MOBS SWARM ROADS WHILE MAYOR STAYS SILENT ON CHAOSVideo shared by police shows a mix of motorcycles scooters and ATVs blocking an intersection In one video shared a man led police on a brief chase before he was arrested In other videos shared by personnel a long stretch of motorcycles scooters and ATVs were seen in large groups parading down several streets while traffic was blocked 'NOBODY'S IN CONTROL' AS CHAOTIC STREET TAKEOVERS TERRORIZE CITIES ACROSS US CRIME EXPERTPolice mentioned multiple of the riders are uninsured with little to no experience operating these vehicles often resulting in crashes personal injury and property damage Christopher Frias Dylan Ploude Aaron Pimental Yethziel Medina and Jerron Butler were arrested in connection to the street takeover and face charges that include negligent operation of a motor automobile disturbing the peace disorderly conduct resisting arrest unlicensed operation of a motor motorcycle assault and battery on an officer and more The law enforcement agency disclosed they're fed up with the street takeovers and will have more friends to help us for the next event