Dearborn police chief warns against street takeovers after recent incidents in Metro Detroit
By Madeline Luebkert
Updated on: June 19, 2026 / 7:30 AM EDT / CBS Detroit
Dearborn police are warning against street takeovers and reckless driving in the wake of recent teen takeovers in Detroit.
Police Chief Issa Shahin issued a statement on Thursday, saying that teen takeovers and reckless driving will not be tolerated, as they pose safety hazards for both participants and the neighborhoods where they occur.
A Detroit teen takeover led to the shooting of a 14-year-old. And in Dearborn Heights, a takeover caused chaos and led to some violence during the Spirit Festival.
"Dearborn is a welcoming and inclusive community, and we want residents and visitors alike to enjoy everything our city has to offer in a safe and respectful manner," Shahin said. "The Dearborn Police Department will not tolerate illegal street or teen takeovers, reckless driving, or other dangerous activities that put the public at risk."
Shahin said the Dearborn Police Department will monitor for these activities, and individuals participating should expect to be identified. Shahin said that parents are also responsible for ensuring their children do not participate, and that they could be held accountable for their children's actions.
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