Street Takeover Organizer Criminally Charged
MILWAUKEE, WI – Recently, the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) arrested Ricky Alcantara-Hernandez for instigating and organizing street takeover events that occurred in the City of Milwaukee on April 25 – April 26, 2026. Street takeovers are reckless, dangerous, and put residents and participants at risk of injury or death. They incite fear and chaos in the communities they disrupt, and they negatively affect the quality of life of those living in neighborhoods where these dangerous events occur.
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office charged Alcantara-Hernandez with three counts of First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety – PTAC, as Party to a Crime, and Sell/Possess/Use/Transport Machine Gun. If convicted can face up to 43 years, 6 months in prison and fined up to $ 85,000. A copy of the criminal complaint is attached.
“The Milwaukee Police Department prioritizes enforcement for street takeovers in our city and is committed to ongoing investigations even after these events occur”, said Chief Jeffrey Norman. “If you participate, plan or spectate these events for enjoyment, you are endangering the safety of others. Those who cause harm to our community will be held accountable.”
If you have any information about planned street takeover events, please report this information to MPD at IFC@milwaukee.gov.
More information about street takeovers can be found at https://mkepdpio.org/street-takeovers/
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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