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LAPD Impounds 72 Vehicles at LA River Car Meetup

The operation used drone surveillance and a street‑racing task force to funnel cars into tow lines, signaling likely tighter access controls at the river channel.

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Overview

  • The mass gathering was advertised as a photo shoot and drew roughly 100 vehicles into the Los Angeles River channel on Sunday, June 7.
  • LAPD’s Street Racing Task Force responded that evening, deployed drones, sealed exit routes and funneled vehicles into a single-file line for towing.
  • Police confirmed the final tally as 72 vehicles impounded, two felony arrests and 84 misdemeanor arrests, with most misdemeanors for loitering and trespassing.
  • Drivers at the scene said some impounded vehicles could be held about 30 days with release fees reported near $3,000 and the state law allows possible permanent seizure if cars are tied to criminal activity.
  • The river channel is legally a flood-control facility where driving is prohibited, and officials’ tactics and the large tow operation have prompted debate over clearer signage, enforcement and potential physical closures to block future meets.