{"id":35,"date":"2026-05-10T17:04:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T17:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/?p=35"},"modified":"2026-05-10T17:04:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T17:04:22","slug":"tampa-police-arrest-22-after-teen-takeover-at-curtis-hixon-park-tpd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/?p=35","title":{"rendered":"Tampa Police arrest 22 after \u2018Teen Takeover\u2019 at Curtis Hixon Park: TPD"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Video from spectator of chaos at Curtis Hixon. Courtesy: Nick<\/span> <\/p> <\/div><\/div> <\/div>

TAMPA, Fla.<\/strong> – <\/span>The Tampa Police Department arrested 22 people between the ages of 12 and 21 after a teen takeover Friday night.<\/p>

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What we know:<\/p>

According to TPD, a large group of teens attempted to take over the area of Curtis Hixon Park on Friday night, causing traffic disruptions, fights and other issues in the park.<\/p>

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TPD responded to the disturbance with patrol officers, bike units and Air Service personnel to ensure the safety of the surrounding community.<\/p>

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Courtesy: Tampa Police Department<\/span> <\/p> <\/div><\/div>

As a result of the operation, 22 people were arrested on charges that include affray (public fight, or noisy brawl), possession of narcotics, resisting without violence and unlawful possession of a weapon. Officers seized two firearms and one vehicle. Only four of those arrested were over the age of 18.<\/p>

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The four arrested that are over the age of 18 include:<\/p>