State officials say a crackdown on street takeovers that have been happening in Boston and surrounding communities is ongoing.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey says law enforcement efforts to break up these illegal and dangerous events are working.
Healey says they have zero tolerance for street takeovers, and pledges to hold those who participate in them accountable.
“These illegal street takeovers cause public disorder, damage property, and pose a significant threat to the safety of both area residents and police officers. That’s why I declared a zero-tolerance policy and directed State Police to dedicate any necessary resources to support local police with deterring and responding to them,” said Governor Healey. “Thanks to the strong collaboration between state and local law enforcement, we saw none of the street takeovers like the ones that have been disrupting communities in recent weeks. We’re going to continue to do everything we can to prevent this illegal activity and protect public safety, including by delivering funding directly to local police to enhance roadway safety. I’m grateful for the leadership of Colonel Noble and the brave men and women in law enforcement for everything they are doing to keep our communities safe.”
“I commend the Massachusetts State Police and local partners for their continued collaboration to keep communities safe and ensure safe roadways,” said Interim Public Safety and Security Secretary Susan W. Terrey. “This targeted grant funding strengthens that work in hundreds of communities statewide and is essential to advancing the training, technology and outreach that deliver real results.”
“The Massachusetts State Police remain committed to addressing street takeovers with sustained community engagement, visible deterrents, and lawful enforcement focused on organizers,” said Colonel Geoffrey Noble. “While we never underestimate the enormous complexity of these challenges, we remain confident in our ability as state and local partners to develop solutions guided by the vision of the Healey-Driscoll Administration. The alignment between law enforcement and our community service partners is unmistakable, and it gives me great confidence in our ability to build safer communities.”
State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble says their primary mission is to stop these events before they happen.
(Photo: Governor Healey/ Press Office)