Police respond after truck meet-up with nearly 100 teens escalates
By Nick Sloan
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BLUE SPRINGS, Missouri (KMBC) — Nearly 100 teens gathered for a truck meet-up in Blue Springs that quickly escalated.
Blue Springs Police Department said officers have been monitoring similar gatherings at shopping areas for weeks, but the latest incident turned more serious.
Police said they received calls about reckless driving in parking lots, underage drinking and a fire connected to the meet-up.
Officers took one teen into custody for reckless driving. During that arrest, police said the crowd began to close in around officers, raising safety concerns.
Members of law enforcement from surrounding agencies were called in to help disperse the crowd.
Authorities said they are now working with property owners to prevent future gatherings and crack down on illegal behavior tied to the meet-ups.
Police said the goal is to stop the events before someone gets hurt.
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