A small Florida police department decided “enough is enough” in the epidemic of street takeovers sweeping the U.S. and used internet intelligence and preparation to prevent an unsanctioned event at a local ocean pier.
The St. Augustine area police department used electronic monitoring to identify the planned “teen takeover” and were ready before it descended into chaos.
The takeover was scheduled for mid-afternoon Thursday, according to a flyer obtained by the department.
“Pull up. Turn Up. Take over,” it read.
The department stamped a “cancelled” across the flyer and pumped it out on social media. The preparation was the result of a group effort with local agencies, the chief said.
A small Florida police department decided “enough is enough” in the epidemic of street takeovers sweeping the U.S. and used internet intelligence and preparation to prevent an unsanctioned event at a local ocean pier.
The St. Augustine area police department used electronic monitoring to identify the planned “teen takeover” and were ready before it descended into chaos.
The takeover was scheduled for mid-afternoon Thursday, according to a flyer obtained by the department.
“Pull up. Turn Up. Take over,” it read.
The department stamped a “cancelled” across the flyer and pumped it out on social media. The preparation was the result of a group effort with local agencies, the chief said.