Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the start of a task force designed to put a stop to dangerous street takeovers that are becoming more popular across the state.
"We must send a clear message that these reckless, coordinated criminal events will not be tolerated in Texas. This statewide task force will work closely with local officials and law enforcement to investigate, prosecute, and prevent these dangerous street takeovers," said Gov. Abbott in a statement.
The task force will be made up of DPS’ Criminal Investigations Division, Texas Highway Patrol, Aviation Operations Division, and Intelligence and Counterterrorism Division as well as local law enforcement agencies.Witness videos show a chaotic scene - cars doing donuts, fireworks going off and some people catching on fire. As of Tuesday, one person has been arrested by DPS and six people have been arrested by APD in connection to the weekend event.
"These street takeovers put the lives of Texans and Texas law enforcement officers at risk," said DPS Director Steven McCraw in the statement. "We are seeing fireworks fired at officers in crowds, lasers pointed at aircraft, drivers driving upwards of 130 miles per hour with no lights on in the dark of night—all of it is reckless, and it needs to be stopped."
The governor's office said the task force will focus on the "organized crime aspect" of the street takeovers.and app or by calling 844-643-2251
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