By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
• New York City police responded to a large street takeover in Queens that involved hundreds of people, officials said.
• Video shared by NYPD shows individuals jumping on a police cruiser and breaking the windshield during the takeover.
• Officers dispersed the crowd and made several arrests, police said.
• No serious injuries to officers were reported in connection with the incident.
• NYPD reiterated its focus on targeting illegal street takeovers and public safety impacts.
QUEENS, NY — New York Police Department officers responded to a large unauthorized street takeover event in Queens where a group of participants jumped on a police cruiser and broke its windshield, authorities said.
The incident drew a large crowd of motorists and spectators to city streets, prompting NYPD units to intervene to disperse the assembly and clear the roadways, according to police statements.
Video released by the department shows multiple individuals on top of an NYPD cruiser striking the vehicle and damaging its front windshield during the takeover.
Officers made several arrests related to disorderly conduct and criminal mischief, and no serious injuries to NYPD personnel were reported, officials said.
The NYPD reiterated that it continues efforts to address illegal street takeovers and related public safety concerns across the city.