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Brookhaven police warn of organized teen 'takeovers' and urge residents to report dangerous e‑bike behavior
Summary
The Brookhaven Police Chief warned the City Council of organized teen 'takeovers' across the Atlanta metro, described a zero‑tolerance enforcement posture and urged parents to call 911 for dangerous e‑bike and e‑scooter activity; the council discussed enforcement limits for private HOA property.
The Brookhaven police chief told the City Council on March 10 that law enforcement across the Atlanta metro has responded to organized teen "takeovers" that can be violent and disruptive, and that some events have involved juveniles armed with firearms.
The chief said departments are taking a "zero tolerance" approach to the activity and warned that teens involved in takeovers can face serious criminal charges and that parents may be held accountable where applicable. He…
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