Austin Police on 'high alert' for street takeovers
AUSTIN (KXAN) — According to APD Watch Command, there was a large gathering of people and cars Saturday night near East Martin Luther King Blvd. and Airport Blvd. Police dispersed the large crowd, but another crowd then popped up at Capital Plaza near I-35. Police tell KXAN that group was dispersed as well. APD says it [...]
AUSTIN (KXAN) — According to APD Watch Command, there was a large gathering of people and cars Saturday night near East Martin Luther King Blvd. and Airport Blvd.
Police dispersed the large crowd, but another crowd then popped up at Capital Plaza near I-35. Police tell KXAN that group was dispersed as well.
APD says it expects more gatherings and possible street takeovers tonight.
Austin is no stranger to street takeovers: On Feb. 18, 2023, cars doing donuts and driving recklessly blocked off the intersection of South Lamar Boulevard and Barton Springs Road.
Multiple people were arrested and at least one person injured during that event. Following that incident DPS – in conjunction with several local agencies – launched the Street Takeover Task Force to crack down on the reckless drivers.
This is a developing story. When we get more information from APD we will update the story.