IMPD, Indiana State Police make multiple arrests during weekend street takeover crackdown

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and Indiana State Police continued their crackdown on street takeovers last weekend.




In a post on Facebook, IMPD indicated that the multi-agency effort netted at least eight arrests. Police also issued at least 29 citations and impounded at least two vehicles over the weekend.




IMPD highlighted two reckless driving incidents, in particular, in its Facebook post.




The first of those incidents happened along Rockville and High School Roads on Saturday night. IMPD reported that a large group of 60 motorists had gathered in the area and engaged in illegal driving activity.




An ISP helicopter was dispatched to the scene, and within minutes, the group dispersed, according to IMPD. A small group of the dispersed drivers then traveled to Boone County.




Per IMPD, officers with the Lebanon and Whitestown Metropolitan police departments arrested seven of the individuals who traveled to Boone County after the street takeover at Rockville and High School Roads was broken up.




Another group of motorists that dispersed from Rockville and High School Roads made its way to Interstate 465. IMPD indicated that the group of motorists continued to drive recklessly on I-465.




IMPD conducted traffic stops with the alleged reckless drivers on I-465 and issued citations. According to IMPD, members of the group that originally gathered at Rockville and High School Roads were also seen holding speed contests on the interstate.




The second incident IMPD highlighted in its release happened around 1:40 a.m. on Sunday. At that time, police spotted a motorcyclist allegedly travelling faster than 100 mph on the interstate.




Once again, with assistance from ISP's helicopter, police tracked the motorcyclist to a parking lot located off Interstate 74 near Post Road. Law enforcement ultimately arrested the biker for reckless driving and impounded the motorcycle.




"Reckless driving, spinning, street takeovers, rolling roadblocks, and speed contests pose a danger not only to participants but also to bystanders," IMPD officials wrote in their Facebook post. "This behavior demonstrates a blatant disregard for Indiana law and for those using the roadway responsibly. Such actions will not be tolerated. The enforcement efforts of both IMPD and ISP are ongoing and will remain a priority."




IMPD is encouraging those with information on street takeovers or reckless driving to call (317) 327-3811 or dial 911.





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