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If the mayor does not take action, the city will be in for a long, brutal summer of teen street takeovers. He said that policies in Chicago prevent the police from handling teen takeovers correctly. Lopez said that he did not think Mayor Brandon Johnson was doing enough to curb these activities. “What we’ve seen is that Chicago has become a destination for illegal street takesovers, where hundreds of youths are encouraged to descend upon a location. Whether it’s illegal street takesovers with our cars or other criminal activities, people know to visit here. He said, “They know they can get by with it and they know our police are often handcuffed from stopping and intervening at these events.” FOLLOW THE FOX TRULY CRIME TEAMS ON XLopez stated that Chicago police officers were not allowed to “fully interact” with those taking part in teen takeovers. Lopez said that “we’ve never done the necessary to authorize our police officers to fully engage” with these individuals. They can’t box them in or corral them to prevent them from escaping, arrest them, or impound their vehicle as required by law. “We have never looked into who is behind these social media promotions.” We know they are spread on Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram and other social media, but we do little to find out who is behind the posts. ABC 7 News reported that a video taken in Chicago’s Gresham area over the weekend showed a large crowd surrounding a burned-out car. One person was seen throwing a piece of debris into the car that was engulfed by flames and exploded seconds later. Johnson wrote: “Chicago there are credible reports that a teen-trend is forming in Hyde Park today,” Johnson wrote to X. “Parents be aware of your children’s plans for this evening. Do not allow your children to go to one of these gatherings. They are dangerous and violent. “LISTEN TO DONNA ROTUNNO’S NEW PODCAST ‘CRIME AND JUSTICE'”Together, we can keep our youth safe and our communities safe,” Johnson said.Video from the March 30 teen-takeover showed a large group of people climbing cars, crowding sidewalks and streets and dancing at intersections. Find out more on the TRUE CRIME Hub. During that teen-led takeover, three curfews were violated and a 16-year-old girl arrested for unlawful possession of a gun and disorderly conduct. “Yeah, it’s bad. The hood looks terrible. He said that there were dents and footprints all over the place, along with a thousand dollars worth of damage. Fox News Digital contacted Johnson’s office to get a comment.

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Family and friends last heard from him Saturday afternoon. When he failed to return or make contact for two days, officials said relatives reported him missing Tuesday morning, prompting a large-scale search. The last time he was heard from by his family and friends was on Saturday afternoon. When he did not return or make contact after two days, officials reported him missing on Tuesday morning. This prompted a large-scale hunt. Wood’s body was found around 7:41 p.m. Tuesday by conservation officers.

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NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. A recent stabbing has shaken the popular beach town in South Carolina of Myrtle Beach. Officers responded to 1004 S. Ocean Boulevard at 8:33 am on Sunday. According to the Myrtle Beach Police Department, two people were injured in the attack. According to booking records reviewed by Fox News Digital, Keitt has a lengthy arrest record, with at least four bookings into the J. Reuben Long Detention Center since June 2025. The previous charges range from allegedly trespassing, assault on a police officer while resisting arrest or serving process, first-degree assault and battery, loitering, and unlawful entry onto posted land. According to Fox News Digital’s review of booking records, Keitt is a long-time arrestee, with at least 4 bookings in the J. Reuben Long Detention Center between June 2025 and now. The previous charges range from allegedly trespassing to assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, or serving process to first-degree assault and batter, loitering and unlawful entry onto a posted land. The investigation is ongoing.

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The Pima County Board of Supervisors asked the sheriff to answer questions following allegations of perjury that emerged after his deposition for a First Amendment lawsuit filed against him by Sgt. Former Prosecutor James Cool said that Nanos misunderstood what the question was asking. He has never been fired from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department during his career, which began in 1984. Cool admitted that he had been suspended multiple times in his previous role at the El Paso Police Department, Texas. He resigned in 1982 in order to avoid further disciplinary actions. “However Sheriff Nanos was previously suspended by the El Paso Police Department more than 40 years ago. Sheriff Nanos, in the context of a live deposition he did not understand that the question was related to discipline at a different agency which is not governed by Arizona Peace Officers Bill of Rights. “Nanos’ lawyers accused Cross and former PCSD Lieutenant Heather Lappin – Nanos’ latest election challenger – of “sustained finding of misconduct. “SIGN-UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER. Cool’s letter was full of lies, according to Cross. “But did you see that it wasn’t a statement sworn as required?” “The board voted to have Nanos respond to questions “under oath” on April 7. “We have no more information to share than what was communicated to you in December 2024,” wrote Timothy Courchaine, the current U.S. Assistant Attorney for the District of Arizona. Cool defended Nanos’ handling of the budget for the sheriff’s department, argued that he shouldn’t have to answer the board’s question in public, and downplayed any concerns of retaliation. Both have pending lawsuits. Find out more on the TRUE CRIME HUBCool included a copy Nanos’ 1984 résumé, which listed his hobbies as “boxing and fishing, pool, crosswords, and physical exercise.” “After leaving El Paso Police Department Nanos briefly worked in sales, then as a guard, before joining the PCSD as a corrections officers in 1984. The video from the doorbell camera shows a masked intruder. The next morning, her back door was discovered propped open. Her whereabouts are unknown. She is the mother to “Today” cohost Savannah Guthrie who has put up $1 million towards the combined reward for her finding.

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NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. Officers moved into the scene which was packed with participants, and dozens of onlookers. They shut it down before the situation escalated further. The operation ended with 17 arrests and seven juveniles. Seven vehicles were also towed. Police did not mince their words. The department said that this creates serious risks to everyone in the surrounding area. DC CURFEW ENDS – CITY BRACES for CHAOS AMID THE SPRING BREAK MAYHEM Officials said that these vehicles can be impounded to serve as evidence in cases against drivers and organizers. The department warned that “participating illegally in street racing or recklessly driving can lead you to arrest.” If you’re considering attending one of these events, DO NOT. Even spectating at an event can lead to citations and arrests. The statement stated that “TPD will continue proactive enforcement to stop these gatherings, before they become more dangerous.” Authorities are urging anyone who has information about illegal street races to call 911 or report it anonymously to 88CRIME. “GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL” The crackdown in Tucson comes at a time when similar chaos is playing across the country. In New York City, police launched an inquiry into a massive takeover of Queens’ streets that drew over 100 cars in the early morning, with drivers spinning around and crowds flooding intersection. When officers moved in, several individuals jumped on the hood of Investigators are still trying to identify the suspects. Click here to download the FOX NEWS APP. From coast to coast, police agencies are dealing with the same volatile mixture of social media-fueled gatherings and reckless driving.