Rep targets ‘prized possession’ with street takeover bill

South Coast Rep. Christopher Markey has an idea to prevent the rowdy and dangerous “street takeovers” that are frightening local residents and increasingly popping up in political discourse, with Republicans citing them as a reason for heightened law and order tactics.

After talking through the issue with police, Markey has proposed a bill, cosponsored by Republican Rep. Steven Xiarhos of Barnstable, authorizing the seizure of vehicles used by participants in organized street takeovers. He sees the proposed law as a way to deter an emerging problem.

“These vehicles are typically the prized possession of these young men and women,” Markey told the News Service.

The Dartmouth Democrat’s legislation would also augment the $150 fine in place for disturbing the peace and disorderly conduct b