NEW YORK – An arrest has been made in the chaotic Queens street takeover that turned a neighborhood intersection into a dangerous spectacle, police say.
What we know:
The takeover happened early Saturday in Middle Village, where dozens of vehicles and large crowds flooded the intersection of Eliot Avenue and 69th Street.
Video from the scene showed cars doing donuts around a ring of fire in the middle of the street while spectators gathered nearby.
Police say the situation escalated when multiple individuals jumped onto the hood of a responding NYPD vehicle, cracking the windshield before fleeing.
Officials estimate nearly 100 vehicles were involved, with some drivers performing dangerous stunts and nearly hitting people in the crowd.
Police make arrest as investigation continue
The NYPD now confirms that at least one person has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Another person of interest is also in custody, according to police.
Authorities have not yet released identities or charges.
What we don’t know:
It remains unclear how many of the individuals seen in videos have been identified or will face charges.
Police had previously released images of multiple suspects and vehicles connected to the takeover.
What’s next:
Several suspects are still being sought as the investigation continues.
Officials have also called for stronger enforcement as street takeovers become more frequent across parts of Queens.
The Source: This article was written using information from the NYPD and previous FOX 5 NY reporting.