CMPD, Charlotte and street takeover

Most people in street takeover were not from Charlotte, police say
After a series of weekend street takeovers saw around 500 vehicles participate, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said Wednesday that many of the organizers, came in from outside of Charlotte.
Innocent bystander shot, 2 arrested after weekend Charlotte street takeovers: CMPD
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An innocent bystander was shot, two people were arrested, and 18 citations were issued following a weekend of street takeovers, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
CMPD arrests two during weekend street takeover events that drew 500 people to Charlotte
One of the drivers, arrested Friday, was from New Jersey while the other, arrested Saturday, was from Georgia, police affidavits said.
Live stream: Police hold press conference on 400-car Charlotte street takeover
Mecklenburg Police Department held a press conference Wednesday regarding a chaotic 400-car street takeover in Charlotte last weekend.The briefing is expected to start at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12.
Innocent bystander shot during chaotic Charlotte street takeover, police say
CMPD made two arrests, issued 18 citations, seized five vehicles and recovered one stolen vehicle this past weekend.
Hundreds gather in Charlotte street takeover, terrifying neighbors
Numerous people in several Charlotte area neighborhoods said they were terrified when groups of people reportedly took over nearly a half dozen intersections last weekend. Investigators with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said at least 100 cars started street racing before the crowd began lighting off fireworks and gunshots were fired.
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