4 arrested after 100s of vehicles participate in illegal street takeover in Stratford

STRATFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Four people were arrested Sunday after an illegal street takeover involving hundreds of vehicles, according to Stratford police.

Police said they received report of the street takeover just after midnight, at the entrance of the shopping center at 200 East Main St.

Upon arrival, officers found several hundred vehicles and a “fully involved” illegal street takeover in progress.

While breaking up the large gathering- which included vehicles and pedestrian observers- officers arrested four people for taking part.

• Carlos Sanchez Hernandez, 20, was charged with breach of peace
• Mailin Perez, 19, was charged with breach of peace, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, and operating a motor vehicle without insurance
• Rodney Gist, 25, was charged with breach of peace
• Tyler Ranger, 26, was charged with breach of peace

Police said each suspect was released after posting $2,500 bonds. They are all scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 16.

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