Grady Judd puts parents on notice over TikTok teen takeovers: 'We're gonna come lock you up too'
Sheriff Grady Judd has issued a warning to parents regarding the recent trend of 'teen takeovers' linked to TikTok. He emphasized that parents will be held accountable for their children's actions during these events. The sheriff's remarks come after multiple arrests were made during a chaotic gathering in Tampa, Florida.
- ▪Sheriff Grady Judd warned parents that they will be held accountable for their children's participation in 'teen takeover' events.
- ▪22 individuals were arrested during a teen takeover event at Curtis Hixon Park in Tampa on May 8, 2026.
- ▪Polk County has a curfew for juveniles, which is enforced to help manage teen behavior.
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Police and Law Enforcement Grady Judd puts parents on notice over TikTok teen takeovers: 'We're gonna come lock you up too' Nearby Tampa police arrested 22 people ages 12 to 21 and seized two firearms during a May 8 teen takeover event By Sarah Rumpf-Whitten Fox News Published May 22, 2026 5:15pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Sheriff Grady Judd puts parents on notice as teen takeover trend threatens summer peace Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd warned parents and teens that "teen takeover" events will not be tolerated in his county and urged families to make smart choices this summer.
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