CHARLOTTE — Ahead of the holiday weekend, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department issued a warning to participants of dangerous street takeovers.
In a post on X, police said those planning to partake in these events will “burn out and find out.”
Planning a street takeover? #BurnOutAndFindOut
— CMPD News (@CMPD) July 3, 2025
CMPD has issued 83 citations and 111 warrants so far this year in relation to 24 organized street takeover events. Six firearms have been seized as a part of these investigations.
Showing off on the streets has consequences! pic.twitter.com/xWO11IAHT8
Street takeovers involve car enthusiasts illegally blocking off intersections and performing dangerous stunts, like drifting, donuts and burnouts, typically for a large group of spectators.
CMPD has issued 83 citations and 111 warrants so far this year in relation to 24 organized street takeover events. Six firearms have also been seized as a part of these investigations.
Police want people to know that “showing off in the streets has consequences.”
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