Los Angeles County deputies arrested over two dozen people during street takeovers involving a group from Northern California, according to officials.
“A big number of people went from Northern California to Los Angeles County to engage in illegal street takeovers known as the ‘Bay to LA,’ according to a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department news release.
Deputies said 22 people were detained over the weekend for a variety of offenses including criminal conspiracy to commit reckless driving, reckless driving, exhibition of speed, driving with a suspended license, felony dodging a peace officer, and felony possession of an illegal handgun.
In addition, authorities seized seven vehicles for 30 days, issued 74 tickets to those involved in the takeovers, and charged 22 vehicles for crimes requiring a state referee inspection, according to a LASD press statement.
LASD’s Street Takeover Task Force conducted enforcement actions in Carson, Cerritos, Compton, Lynwood, Commerce, Lakewood, and other unincorporated areas of LA County, as per department authorities.
“Our team is presently conducting follow-up investigations to hold individuals responsible for these unlawful events accountable, as well as to combat illegal street racing and street takeovers throughout Los Angeles County,” LASD stated.
Anyone with additional information was requested to call their local police enforcement department or send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
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