Teen charged for organizing large car meet up at NJ Kohl's parking lot: Police

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Teen charged for organizing large car meet up at NJ Kohl's parking lot: Police
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A 19-year-old was charged for organizing a large, unsanctioned car meet up at a South Jersey Kohl's store parking lot two weeks ago, police said.

Alexis Palacias, 19, is accused of setting up a large, disruptive car meet at Plaza 41 in Turnersville, New Jersey , on March 14, 2026, police say.A teen has been charged for organizing a large, unsanctioned car meet up at a Kohl's parking lot in South Jersey earlier this month, Officers were called to the parking lot at Plaza 42 on the 5800 block of Route 42 in Turnersville in the evening of March 14 after disruptive behavior was reported, police said.

Alexis Palacias, 19, was charged for organizing the event with charges including disorderly conduct and hosting a large gathering without a permit as well as breach of peace, police said. Investigators learned that the event was promoted on social media as the “South Jersey MEGA MEET 2026 Season Opener." In social posts shared by police, promotional materials for the event claim that it was permitted to happen and listed rules so the event wouldn't get shut down.Officials say that another car meet up was scheduled for this upcoming weekend at a nearby shopping center, but police say that officers will be there to stop it before it starts.

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