Street takeover disrupts Portland neighborhood, police monitor event
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A street takeover at the intersection of 2nd and Morrison near City Liquidators on Sunday evening caused alarm among local residents and businesses. The Portland Police Bureau confirmed the event, noting that participants were "revving engines and spinning tires."
"We treat these events as a crowd control event," said a spokesperson for the Portland Police Bureau. "We need adequate resources to address them."
Due to a lack of available officers, police were unable to fully intervene. The event began around 4 p.m., and police managed to shut it down by approximately 8 p.m. A few officers were dispatched to monitor the situation from a block away, with their lights on, which encouraged some participants to leave, though not all complied. Officers remained in the area until the event "fizzled out and people left."
During the incident, employees at nearby businesses expressed nervousness about leaving for their cars. Officers ensured their safe departure from the area.
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