Violence Prevention Groups Work to Thwart Downtown Milwaukee 'Teen Takeover'

Milwaukee police monitor "teen takeovers"

Police monitored potential teen takeovers across Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 31, after prior arrests at Bayshore and Moody Park, with increased security at 3rd St. Market Hall.

In wake of teen takeovers, community leaders focusing on positive activities for young people

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Milwaukee leaders react to ‘teen takeovers’ at Bayshore Mall and Moody Park

What was meant to be a fun day for hundreds of Milwaukee youths during their spring break escalated into a teen brawl and 13 arrests by Glendale police at Bayshore Mall on March 29. Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy said what happened is known as a “teen takeover” where young people organize large gatherings in public spaces through social media. The takeovers often lead to disruption, violence and other poor behavior, he said.  “We cannot normalize …

Teen takeovers come to Milwaukee: 'Know where your children are'

Police responded to three takeovers in the last two days in the Milwaukee area, at Bayshore and Mayfair Mall and at Milwaukee's Moody Park.