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500 Arrested, 160 Vehicles Towed In Massive Street Takeover Crackdown
ONSCENE TV
837K subscribers
Sep 7, 2026
Approximately 500 people were arrested, about 160 vehicles were towed and six firearms were recovered during a massive law enforcement operation targeting a street takeover near Gardena early Saturday morning, according to updated information from the Los Angeles Police Department.
The operation unfolded around Figueroa Street and Alondra Boulevard beginning early September 5, 2026, after law enforcement moved in on a large gathering of vehicles and spectators.
Video from the scene showed more than 100 vehicles and numerous spectators corralled in the area as officers made arrests and tow trucks began removing vehicles. Nearby home surveillance video also captured members of the crowd attempting to hide or leave the area as the operation unfolded.
According to LAPD's updated figures released Sunday morning, approximately 500 arrests were made, about 160 vehicles were towed and six guns were located.
One black BMW, covered in white powder from a fire extinguisher, was nearly set on fire by members of the crowd in an apparent attempt to prevent it from being trapped at the scene. Officers extinguished the flames before the vehicle became fully engulfed.
Parents were later seen arriving to pick up their children, some of whom were holding citations.
Personnel from LAPD, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and California Highway Patrol were observed at the scene. Individuals wearing Homeland Security Investigations markings were also seen in the area. Their specific role in the operation was not immediately clear.
Drones were also used during the operation.
This video documents a massive law enforcement operation targeting an illegal street takeover that occurred early Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the intersection of Figueroa Street and Alondra Boulevard in the Harbor Gateway area of Los Angeles.
ONSCENE TV
837K subscribers
Sep 7, 2026
Approximately 500 people were arrested, about 160 vehicles were towed and six firearms were recovered during a massive law enforcement operation targeting a street takeover near Gardena early Saturday morning, according to updated information from the Los Angeles Police Department.
The operation unfolded around Figueroa Street and Alondra Boulevard beginning early September 5, 2026, after law enforcement moved in on a large gathering of vehicles and spectators.
Video from the scene showed more than 100 vehicles and numerous spectators corralled in the area as officers made arrests and tow trucks began removing vehicles. Nearby home surveillance video also captured members of the crowd attempting to hide or leave the area as the operation unfolded.
According to LAPD's updated figures released Sunday morning, approximately 500 arrests were made, about 160 vehicles were towed and six guns were located.
One black BMW, covered in white powder from a fire extinguisher, was nearly set on fire by members of the crowd in an apparent attempt to prevent it from being trapped at the scene. Officers extinguished the flames before the vehicle became fully engulfed.
Parents were later seen arriving to pick up their children, some of whom were holding citations.
Personnel from LAPD, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and California Highway Patrol were observed at the scene. Individuals wearing Homeland Security Investigations markings were also seen in the area. Their specific role in the operation was not immediately clear.
Drones were also used during the operation.
This video documents a massive law enforcement operation targeting an illegal street takeover that occurred early Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the intersection of Figueroa Street and Alondra Boulevard in the Harbor Gateway area of Los Angeles.
Key Events of the Operation
- Law Enforcement Response: Following resident complaints, the LAPD, in coordination with other agencies, executed a coordinated operation to shut down the intersection, preventing participants from escaping (22:44 - 23:11).
- Statistics: The operation resulted in approximately 500 arrests, the impounding of about 160 vehicles, and the recovery of six firearms (0:00 - 0:02; 23:11 - 23:26).
- Participant Conduct: During the crackdown, some individuals attempted to resist or flee, resulting in minor collisions between vehicles as they tried to exit the area (25:11 - 25:25). One vehicle was reported to have been damaged by fire, which officers promptly extinguished (0:00 - 0:02).
- Community Impact: Councilman Tim McOsker (District 15) addressed the scene, emphasizing that these takeovers cause significant damage to city infrastructure and threaten the safety of local families (22:38 - 23:36, 24:08 - 24:33).
Legal Consequences
- Impoundment: Vehicles involved in these activities are being held for 30 days as they are considered instruments used in the commission of a crime (26:00 - 26:12).
- Processing: While drivers faced booking and arrest, other participants, including juveniles, were cited and processed so their parents could collect them from the police station (23:18 - 23:27, 25:36 - 25:56).
