In a December 2024 crackdown on illegal car meetups, Philadelphia Police, led by Inspector D.F. Pace, responded to large gatherings in Northeast Philadelphia and Kensington where hundreds of spectators had assembled. Acting on intelligence gathered through social media, officers disrupted the events, issuing citations, making arrests, and impounding vehicles. Inspector Pace highlighted the department’s use of aviation units to pursue fleeing drivers and emphasized a zero-tolerance stance toward reckless driving that endangers communities. “We are committed to relentlessly going after anyone who wants to operate a vehicle in a way that’s going to endanger the community,” Pace stated, underscoring the city’s continued efforts to address public safety concerns tied to unlawful street racing culture.
By Hayden Mitman • Published December 2, 2024 • Updated on December 2, 2024 at 9:54 am
