Drivers used mortars, fireworks, lasers during Portland street takeovers over the weekend: Police

One person was arrested and numerous vehicles were towed.

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What happenedMultiple arrests were made and cars were towed following a police response to illegal street takeovers in Portland over the weekend.

What changedThe left frames it as "Portland police crack down on ‘street takeovers’ over weekend". The center frames it as "Drivers used mortars, fireworks, lasers during Portland street takeovers over the weekend...".

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Still Watching. The left frames it as "Portland police crack down on ‘street takeovers’ over weekend". The center frames it as "Drivers used mortars, fireworks, lasers during Portland street takeovers over the weekend...".

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Jul 13, 10:14 PM: KOIN6 (Nexstar, Portland OR) joined the source map.

Jul 13, 11:00 PM: The Oregonian (OregonLive) joined the source map.

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The Oregonian (OregonLive)42m ago

Portland police crack down on ‘street takeovers’ over weekend

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One person was arrested and numerous vehicles were towed.

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Center ·News report

KOIN6 (Nexstar, Portland OR)2h ago

Drivers used mortars, fireworks, lasers during Portland street takeovers over the weekend: Police

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Multiple arrests were made and cars were towed following a police response to illegal street takeovers in Portland over the weekend.

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