‘Dangerous’ social media trend leads to 14 arrests in El Paso’s Upper Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — 14 individuals were arrested after allegedly trespassing and damaging property at the permanently closed family entertainment center, Adventure Zone, according to the El Paso Police Department.
El Paso family entertainment center Adventure Zone closes
According to the social media post, officers responded to four separate incidents, which resulted in 14 total arrests.
Here’s a list of the individuals arrested and charges:
According to EPPD, a dangerous social media trend was encouraging people to trespass and break into the entertainment center.
“Participating in these online challenges is not a game—it’s a crime. These actions carry severe legal consequences, including felony charges for burglary and evading arrest,” El Paso Police said.
Additionally, EPPD is advising parents and youth that trends involving illegal entry or property destruction are criminal offenses, not “harmless pranks”. As a result, individuals involved in said offenses can face detention, arrest and long-term criminal records.
El Paso Police is asking residents to report suspicious activity around closed commercial properties immediately.
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