Massachusetts
South Coast representatives introduce bill to tackle street takeovers in Massachusetts
(WJAR) — A Bristol County representative joined the fight to crackdown on the illegal street takeovers in Massachusetts.
From Boston to Fall River, the scenes have blocked busy roads and led to dozens of arrests.
A new bill introduced by Dartmouth Rep. Christopher Markey aims to deter the emerging problem.
Two Rhode Island men were arrested early Sunday morning in Boston in an incident where over 100 individuals attacked marked Boston police cruisers. (External Affairs Porter)
The legislation would allow law enforcement to seize the bikes and cars involved.
It would also add penalties for those wearing masks.
“The penalty of two and half years in the house of correction potential for a $500 fine and then also seizure of the vehicle,” Barnstable Rep. Steven Xiarhos said. “I suggest that we put together in this bill that disorderly and disturbing the peace would have an enhanced penalty if you have a mask while doing it.”
Representatives are also pushing for increased fines and even jail sentences for spectators.