Troopers arrested five men and a teenager and seized six trucks during what authorities called an illegal street takeover near Lake Norman in Mooresville on Monday.
It was the latest in a string of the gatherings across the area the past several days, including in Charlotte, where an officer was injured. Street takeovers typically involve people blocking traffic at an intersection while cars do burnouts and donuts.
“These dangerous activities not only disrupt our neighborhoods but also endanger lives,” Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said in a statement. “We remain committed to keeping our streets safe and will continue to crack down on illegal street takeovers.”…