129 Summonses, 3 Cars Impounded In Holiday Crackdown: Police

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina announced significant enforcement results from the Street Takeover Task Force over Thanksgiving weekend, marking one year since the initiative was launched and underscoring its impact on public safety, Suffolk County police said.

Between Nov. 27 and Nov. 30, members of the specialized unit issued 129 summonses, impounded three vehicles, broke up two car meets, and made three arrests connected to street takeovers, reckless driving, and other hazardous activity, police said.

County Executive Romaine said the results again reflect the professionalism and dedication of Suffolk’s law enforcement team.

“Once again, we see the professionalism and dedication our men and women in law enforcement bring to their jobs every day,” Romaine said. “Since this specialized team was formed, we have taken dangerous drivers off our roads, impounded vehicles, and continue to send the message that Suffolk County is not a friendly place to those who want to break our laws. I thank Police Commissioner Catalina and the unit for the work they have done to address street takeovers.”

Since its formation in November 2024, the Street Takeover Task Force has broken up 91 street takeovers, issued 8,130 summonses, arrested 59 people, and impounded 97 vehicles, police said. Commissioner Catalina said the latest actions show the unit’s focused approach is successful.

“These results show that our focused efforts are working,” Catalina said. “The Task Force continues to take dangerous drivers off our streets and protect the public—especially during high-traffic holidays. We will continue our efforts to deter this treacherous behavior from happening on our roadways.”

Police said the task force’s Thanksgiving weekend actions align with the department’s broader mission to deter illegal street takeovers, hold offenders accountable, and ensure safe travel for residents and visitors.

Residents with information about street takeovers are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. A $500 reward is offered through Crime Stoppers for information that leads to an arrest, police said.