The ‘teen takeover’ trend involves large group gatherings at public spaces planned on social media.
BRANDON, Fla. — Eight juveniles were arrested after a TikTok trend led to law enforcement being called to a Brandon trampoline park.
It happened last Saturday at the Urban Air located at 179 E. Bloomingdale Ave.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said hundreds of kids “overwhelmed” the business, forcing it to close early. Repeated commands to leave the property were ignored and eight juveniles were arrested and charged with trespassing.
Body camera video from the scene shows dozens of people gathered inside and in the parking lot of the business.
An employee leads deputies inside, saying, “My director is asking for an officer on the trampolines.”
The video also shows deputies running through the indoor park and placing handcuffs on one participant.
The incident is part of a larger trend known as “teen takeovers,” which gained popularity on TikTok. It involves massive crowds of young people showing up unannounced to public spaces and businesses.
There have been several instances of these takeovers turning violent, including recently in Jacksonville and St. Louis.
To learn more about the trend, and what parents need to know, watch our sister station WLTX’s interview with Dr. Chandra Cleveland.