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4w ago

LAPD Executes Operation Street Sweeper, Arrests 69 and Impounds About 200 Cars

Police say the raid reflects a shift to sustained, intelligence‑driven enforcement to deter dangerous street takeovers by enabling stronger vehicle‑seizure powers.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Several tow trucks with flashing amber lights are parked on a street at night, Image 2 shows Several tow trucks with flashing amber lights are parked on a street at night, Image 3 shows An intersection at night with red and green traffic lights, many vehicles, and a large crowd of people

Overview

  • The operation unfolded early Saturday around 3:20 a.m. at South Figueroa Street and West Alondra Boulevard when officers boxed in roughly 700 attendees and prevented the takeover from dispersing.
  • LAPD said the task force of more than 150 officers with CHP and LASD support made 69 arrests, issued 570 citations and towed about 200 vehicles from the scene.
  • Officers used drone surveillance and pre‑incident intelligence to track multiple sideshows that merged at the intersection before moving in to contain participants and spectators.
  • Police recovered seven firearms, canisters of nitrous oxide and reported one vehicle fire; 128 juveniles received curfew citations, underscoring risks to children and nearby residents.
  • Chief Jim McDonnell described the sting as the start of sustained action and urged new city and state rules to allow broader vehicle seizure or destruction while officials weigh resource strains and legal changes.