Task force for Regional Auto Theft Prevention & Street Racing Task force Operation Recap NR23150mp

Los Angeles: On June 11, 2023, a joint operation was conducted by officers and detectives from Los Angeles Police Department’s Task force for Regional Auto Theft Prevention (TRAP) and Central Traffic Division’s Street Racing Task force (SRT).

The areas impacted included the following LAPD Divisions: Central, Newton, 77th, Southeast, Southwest, and Los Angeles Sheriff’s Compton area.

The officers’ enforcement actions concluded with the following results:

· Takeovers disrupted/ prevented – 8
· Vehicle stops – 17
· Felony arrest- 2
25400(a) PC Carrying a Concealed Firearm – 1
2800.2(a) VC Felony Evading – 1

· Firearms recovered – 1
· Total citations issued – 19
23109(c) VC Exhibition of Speed – 15
12500(a) VC No Valid California Driver License – 3
14601.1(a) VC Suspended License – 1

· Vehicles impounded – 17

· BAR vehicle inspections – 3

Reckless driving behavior is a significant threat to all who use California’s roadways. The public is reminded that participation in, or presence at the scene of illegal street takeovers can be life-threatening and could result in citations or arrest, and your vehicle may be impounded for up to 30 days.

Anyone with additional information related to street takeover activity is asked to contact Central Traffic Division Lt. Garcia at 213-833-3746. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.