BRENTWOOD — A gathering deliberate on social media of greater than 300 juveniles swarmed the Streets of Brentwood procuring heart Friday afternoon, prompting a number of legislation enforcement businesses to reply, forcing early enterprise closures and main to 5 arrests.
The meet-up, which started round 3:30 p.m., was reportedly organized by means of social media. The big crowd of principally juveniles appeared with none particular cause past assembly up, however the gathering shortly turned chaotic.
“Several in the group became unruly,” the Brentwood Police Division stated in a press release. “Physical fights occurred throughout the property, several entered various businesses knocking items off shelves and onto the ground, while others ran in-and-out of traffic on Sand Creek Road.”
4 juveniles had been arrested for misdemeanor violations and a fifth was arrested for battery on a peace officer. All 5 had been cited and launched to their mother and father, based on Brentwood police.
Out of security considerations, companies throughout the out of doors mall shut down early “to protect staff and property,” police stated. No severe accidents have been reported up to now.
Officers from neighboring Oakley police division, the California Freeway Patrol and the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Workplace had been referred to as in to assist disperse the gang.
Police additionally stated that through the incident, officers carried out a high-risk cease on a automobile with their responsibility weapons drawn after receiving a report that the driving force had a firearm. No weapons had been discovered, and no arrests had been made in that case.
“While our agency supports peaceful gatherings, we will not tolerate disruptive or destructive behavior,” Brentwood police stated. “We have a staffing plan in place to monitor and deal with any future gatherings.”
Anybody with info or video footage is requested to contact the Brentwood Police Division at 925-809-7911.
The Streets of Brentwood, situated off Freeway 4 and Sand Creek Street, is a well-liked open-air procuring heart in East Contra Costa County. It encompasses a movie show, Sprouts Farmers Market, a newly opened Barnes & Noble bookstore, and a number of other different eating places and retailers.
