BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – San Antonio police said its officers disbanded several attempted street takeovers on Saturday night.
In all, the department said 10 people were arrested in connection with the street takeover events.
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Police Chief William McManus applauded law enforcement’s efforts — which included response by SAPD, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, and the Department of Public Safety — in a tweet Sunday morning.
Last night, street takeover groups came to SA and were met by SAPD, DPS, & BCSO. The results of their efforts:*minimal disruption *several arrests (misd&fel)*impounded vehicles Just not a good idea to do this in SA!
— Chief Bill McManus (@Chief_McManus)
“Last night, street takeover groups came to SA (San Antonio) were met by SAPD, DPS and BCSO,” McManus tweeted. “The results of their efforts: minimal disruption, several arrests (misd — misdemeanors & fel — felonies), (and) impounded vehicles.”
SAPD said its Streets Crimes Unit assisted DPS in a street takeover event when one vehicle was seen driving recklessly in an unspecified part of Bexar County. The vehicle attempted to evade law enforcement but instead blew a tire.
Officers said four arrests were made as a part of the traffic stop. Charges filed in the case include unauthorized use of a vehicle, evading arrest/detention vehicle, and public intoxication, the department said Sunday.
During another street takeover event on the West Side, another vehicle was stopped near the intersection of Latigo Drive and Harness Lane. After an officer pulled the driver over, SAPD said the suspect was arrested and charged with unlawfully carrying a handgun and narcotics possession.
Authorities said eight vehicles were impounded as a result of the arrests.