More than 50 people were arrested at an illegal car show in Worcester, Massachusetts, on Friday.
Authorities say they received calls complaining about car shows and erratic drivers at one of these events.
Police say they responded around 9:07 p.m. to a call of a large group of cars driving recklessly and speeding in the parking lot of the old Dick’s Sporting Goods on Lincoln Street.
When police arrived at 9:51 p.m., a number of cars sped off but officers recorded the license plates on some cars.
According to authorities, a group had posted gathering spots online with 330 Southwest Cutoff as one of the venues. Once police arrived on scene at 11:43 p.m., they recognized some of the vehicles from earlier in the evening.
According to police, 53 adults and one minor were arrested and charged with trespassing. Family and friends of the people arrested were allowed to drive the cars away from the scene.
Authorities say since the spring of 2024, impromptu “car shows” have been held at a number of locations in the City of Worcester.
“These types of dangerous gatherings put innocent members of our community at risk and will not be tolerated in the City of Worcester,” said interim Police Chief Paul Saucier.
