Milwaukee 103rd and Silver Spring flash mob, 200+ vehicles, 4 arrests
Milwaukee 103rd and Silver Spring flash mob, 200+ vehicles, 4 arrests
Milwaukee police said a large flashmob filled a parking lot near 103rd and Silver Spring Monday night, April 10, with more than 200 cars loitering, blasting music and doing spinouts. The mayor and police chief warned this won't be tolerated.
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police said a large flash mob filled a parking lot near 103rd and Silver Spring Monday night, April 10, with more than 200 cars loitering, blasting music and doing spinouts. The mayor and police chief warned this won't be tolerated.
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said there were 36 traffic stops, 50 citations, four arrests and four towed vehicles after Monday night's gathering.
Leaders say these "takeovers" are fueled by social media and have happened across the country.
Milwaukee 103rd and Silver Spring flash mob
"I'm proud that the Milwaukee Police Department did an amazing job of intervening and preventing violence in this particular area. I'm proud that the members put forth enforcement efforts to maintain public safety," Norman said.
The police chief said law enforcement was aware of another "takeover" event that was planned for Milwaukee's lakefront on Tuesday. Milwaukee police, in partnership with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, monitored the area, but nobody showed up.
"We’re not going to tolerate behavior that’s going to jeopardize the safety of the neighbors, safety of this community," said Norman.
"The city of Milwaukee will take action when incidents like this occur," said Mayor Johnson.
They're trying to prevent what happened in 2021 when more than 300 shots were fired after a large group gathered in a Midtown Center parking lot. Two people were injured.
"This a community that doesn’t deserve it," said Norman. "This is not something we should be tolerating."
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Milwaukee 103rd and Silver Spring flash mob
Chief Norman said situations like the one on Monday are being fueled by social media and not happening exclusively in Milwaukee.
"While the events were not violent, we will say again, this behavior will not be tolerated. This is not a game," Norman said.
As the weather gets warmer leaders say they're being extra cautious, taking a proactive approach before the chaos becomes violent.
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Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Police Chief Jeffrey Norman shared steps being taken to stop large, disorderly gatherings in the city.
"I’m asking every single person out there to make sure that you behave responsibly," said Johnson. "Don't participate in reckless disruptions."