Street Takeover Events Allegedly Turn Dangerous For Police – KXL

PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland police broke up a large illegal street racing event that moved through multiple neighborhoods Sunday night, ending with arrests, vehicle tows and fireworks allegedly being thrown at officers.

Police say the activity began around 9 p.m. when a crowd of 50 to 60 vehicles gathered near North Lombard Street and North Chautauqua Boulevard, blocking traffic and driving recklessly. When officers from the Portland Police Bureau’s North Precinct arrived, the group dispersed and moved to North Marine Drive and Portland Road.

As officers from the Traffic Division began conducting traffic stops, the crowd shifted again—this time to the Lloyd Center area, where officers were already monitoring the scene. Police said the gathering escalated when individuals from a nearby parking structure threw lit mortar-style fireworks at patrol vehicles. No injuries were reported.

Police then began enforcement actions, including arrests, citations, vehicle tows and additional traffic stops. Reinforcements from multiple precincts were called in, leading to delays in responding to other calls across the city.

Later that night, a smaller group regrouped near North Marine Drive and North Force Avenue. Police found 20 to 30 vehicles and about 100 spectators. Officers warned participants that obstructing vehicles would be towed, and the group eventually left the area.

Throughout the night, several drivers attempted to elude police, and multiple criminal offenses were reported. Preliminary figures released by police include:

The Portland Police Bureau said this was the second night in a row of large-scale illegal street racing activity.