Philadelphia DA's Office ready to file charges after illegal drag racing gatherings
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia District Attorney's office says it's ready to file charges, as soon as possible, after a wild night of street racing and drifting in Center City.
The chaotic scene happened outside of City Hall on Saturday night with videos detailing the absolute chaos.
Hundreds of people and cars were there, according to police.
A few people damaged a police car and some were setting off fireworks in the street.
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Now, the DA's Office is saying enough is enough.
"Young people need to find other outlets for their energy besides blocking traffic and behaving in what I consider to be some reckless manners," said First Assistant District Attorney Robert Listenbee.
Police say these illegal gatherings have become an ongoing issue across the city. Police are still actively investigating these incidents.
"These events impede anti-violence efforts in our neighborhoods as police resources are forced to activate and break up these dangerous gatherings, instead of remaining focused on preventing violence in our most vulnerable and at-risk neighborhoods," Mayor Jim Kenney, DA Larry Krasner and Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said in a joint statement.
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