Kingsland Police warn teens, parents about rumored illegal street takeover

The Kingsland Police Department is warning teens, young drivers and parents about a rumored illegal street takeover planned for this weekend.Department officials say they will not release the location, date or time of the rumored event in order to avoid increasing its popularity. However, the department says it will have additional units in the area, with assistance from neighboring agencies.“Illegal takeovers put participants, spectators, and innocent motorists at risk,” the department said in a statement. “These events will not be taken lightly.”Potential chargesDepending on the conduct involved, those who attend or participate could face a range of serious charges under Georgia law, including:Inciting to riotDisorderly conduct Criminal trespassObstruction of law enforcementRacing on highways or streets Reckless stunt drivingPromoting or organizing illegal drag-racing exhibitionsActively facilitating illegal drag-racing exhibitionsLaying drags Other reckless driving and traffic viola