LA County District Attorney Says Street Takeover Participants, Promoters and Spectators Face Jail or Prison Time

Street Takeovers Can Now Lead to Jail Sentences in Los Angeles County

It’s all fun and games until someone gets arrested and goes to jail—or dies. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman hopes this message is received by the growing crowds that participate in illegal street takeovers that have turned dangerous and sometimes deadly on downtown streets. “Street takeovers often lure young people looking for a thrill or to be entertained,” Hochman said at a press conference on Aug. 11. “But these reckless …

LA County district attorney says street takeover participants, promoters and spectators face jail or prison time

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said Monday that police and prosecutors were “absolutely laser-focused” on stopping the growing trend of street takeovers in Los Angeles. The takeovers, often associated with the looting of auto parts stores and other retail businesses that are typically closed when set upon by small mobs, have been a near-weekly occurrence in the city. “We will not yield the streets to these ille…

Los Angeles officials to address rise in street takeovers

L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman will be joined by other officials on Monday for a press conference addressing the rise in street takeovers across the Los Angeles area.   Notable recent incidents include one that took place just this past Saturday where dozens gathered outside Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, lighting off fireworks and watching cars do donuts and burnouts. Other takeovers have taken place near auto parts sto…

Hochman reveals new efforts to reduce LA street takeovers

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said Monday that police and prosecutors were “absolutely laser-focused” on stopping the growing trend of street takeovers in Los Angeles.