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Charlotte, NC.- The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) responded to several street takeover incidents across the city on Saturday, April 29 involving 300 vehicles.
According to a post on its Twitter account, CMPD indicated that its officers made four arrests, including one for driving while intoxicated and another for vehicle theft.
The intersection outside the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Uptown and the one a block below have been the site of several takeovers, with drivers blocking the streets and performing donuts and burnouts while others gather , animate and record them.
MORE CASES
Since February, officers have made a total of 14 arrests, issued 85 citations and towed 42 vehicles, according to CMPD.
During the department’s report on crime for the first quarter of 2023, CMPD officials had a message for drivers involved in these street takeovers.
“We will use all of our available legal remedies and avenues to impound your vehicle and collect from you to the fullest extent of the law.”CMPD Major Luke Sells said at the time.
TURN IT INTO LAW
A bill is currently pending in the North Carolina General Assembly that would make anyone found guilty of participating in such street takeovers pay a $1,000 fine and, if continued, have their car impounded.
It passed its first reading in the state House at the end of March and has since been referred to the Transportation Committee.
