FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — The Fall River Police Department said five people were arrested after a “street takeover” event on Nov. 2.

Police arrested 34-year-old Christopher Frias, 24-year-old Dylan Ploude, 20-year-old Aaron Pimental, 19-year-old Yethziel Medina, and 36-year-old Jerron Butler.

According to police, groups of 50 to 100 people on dirt bikes, ATVs, scooters, and motorcycles gathered on multiple streets between 3:15 p.m. and 6 p.m.

During this time, police alleged these groups were “disregarding traffic laws while performing reckless stunts,” which police said put lives at risk.

Police described the incident as a “street takeover,” in which groups allegedly block streets, operate recklessly, and hinder safe travel in the streets.

Officials said these takeovers can result i

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