Portland police crack down on ‘street takeovers’ over weekend

Public SafetyUpdated: Jul. 13, 2026, 4:00 p.m.Published: Jul. 13, 2026, 4:00 p.m.One car was towed as police broke up a street takeover in Southeast Portland.Portland Police BureauBy Tarek Anthony | The Oregonian/OregonLiveMultiple illegal street racing gatherings, commonly known as “street takeovers,” resulted in one arrest and numerous vehicle tows over the weekend, the Portland Police Bureau said Monday.Police first responded around 11 p.m. Saturday near the St. Johns neighborhood after receiving reports of more than 60 vehicles racing and setting off fireworks near the Columbia River. As officers arrived, they estimated that 150 to 200 vehicles fled the area. Police conducted multiple traffic stops and towed several vehicles.Officers later responded to reports of another street takeove