ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Several people are facing charges following what Orlando police describe as a large teen takeover in the downtown area earlier this month.<\/p>\n
The Orlando Police Department shared a video showing large groups of juveniles riding e-bikes through downtown streets. <\/p>\n
In the footage, groups of riders appear to cut through intersections, run red lights, and block an emergency vehicle attempting to move through traffic.<\/p>\n
According to a statement from police, the incident happened earlier this month and led to enforcement action by officers.<\/p>\n
The videos sparked reactions from visitors in downtown Orlando, who shared their thoughts about the scenes captured by police.<\/p>\n
OPD said officers also towed several bikes that were not properly registered.<\/p>\n
Police did not provide additional details about the number of people facing charges or the specific charges involved.<\/p>\n
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