Crystal Police Crack Down on Teen Takeovers in Becker Park

Crystal closes park after kids takeover with water pellet guns and pepper spray

Police made several arrests and cleared the park March 29 after groups started fights and other disturbances.

Crystal park disturbances: Police disperse crowds of 75-150 unsupervised teens for 3 straight days

Unsupervised teenagers gathered in large numbers at Becker Park in Crystal, leading to repeated police intervention over several days.

Crystal Police crack down on teen takeovers in Becker Park

Police say they have made multiple arrests and will take action against parents who allow their kids to participate in these gatherings.

Juveniles are fighting with toy pellet guns in Crystal city parks. And that has the city's police concerned

In Crystal, Minnesota, groups of juveniles arrive at Becker Park by rideshare. They then engage in fights with Orbeez guns. They are toy pellet guns, which in some cases can look real. And police in Crystal have had enough: "We're gonna have a zero tolerance for this kind of disruptive behavior in these large groups."

Crystal Police Crack Down After Becker Park Brawls

Crystal police will boost patrols and block large rideshare drop‑offs after mass brawls at Becker Park led to arrests and a temporary closure.

'Unmanageable': Crystal Police Increase Patrols After Youth Disturbances At Park

The Crystal Police Department is increasing patrols in a new campaign against "unmanageable" gatherings at one of the city's public parks