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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- As protesters marched on City Hall Friday, Sept. 5, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and other community leaders were inside discussing solutions to so-called "street takeovers."

The dangerous gatherings disrupt traffic and drain police resources. We've seen videos of cars and large groups taking over intersections at night to do donuts and burnouts while others watch, garnering social media attention.

Friday morning, Mayor Johnson warned this has to stop before someone gets hurt. And it's not just Milwaukee. Mayor Johnson said street takeovers have been popularized in other cities and communities across the country and he's been talking with other mayors about how to crack down.

Milwaukee police have been beefing up their response to takeovers and g

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