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Atlanta Police Break Up 200-Person Street Takeover, Arrest 17

Police frame the bust as a warning to future street takeovers.

Overview

  • The crowd at James Jackson Parkway and Bolton Road, which officers encountered around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, blocked the intersection and performed reckless maneuvers including 'donuts' that leave smoke and tire marks.
  • After officers turned on their emergency lights, the crowd ran, and police caught one person after a foot chase and stopped two sports sedans, one black and one silver.
  • Authorities arrested 17 adults and cited a 15-year-old boy, and officers recovered several firearms during traffic stops while impounding involved vehicles.
  • The adults were booked into the City of Atlanta Detention Center, and police released the names and ages of those arrested.
  • Atlanta police thanked the Georgia State Patrol for its assistance and reiterated a zero-tolerance stance that signals continued crackdowns on large illegal street gatherings.