The Brentwood Police Department issued a warning to the community about a large gathering of juveniles set to occur Friday at Lone Tree Plaza–Lone Tree and Heidorn.
This comes less than a week where 5 Juveniles Arrested After Gathering at The Streets of Brentwood. In that incident, police said when we discovered the info days prior we did add additional staffing and watch commander. They also had additional staff working an event downtown to pull from. When the numbers grew rather quickly and the group became unruly, disrespectful and destructive we reached out to neighboring agencies for assistance with crowd control and disbursement.
The following statement was issued for Friday:
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Anticipated Large Gathering at the Lone Tree Plaza on Friday, July 18, 2025
In response to information received regarding a large gathering being promoted on social media for Friday, July 18, 2025, the Brentwood Police Department is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of our community.
There has been an increase across the country experiencing similar large gatherings, including other counties in the Bay Area. This is not isolated to the City of Brentwood. This advisory is being issued to provide transparency around pre-planning efforts and to encourage responsible behavior from all community members.
Summary of Pre-Planning and Safety Measures:
- Out of an abundance of caution, additional law enforcement personnel will be deployed throughout key areas of the community to ensure public safety, respond quickly to any incidents, and deter unlawful activity.
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We have been in communication with key stakeholders, including local business and community partners to ensure a coordinated response and shared situational awareness.
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Local businesses have been contacted to encourage situational awareness and cooperation, with recommendations to report any concerns promptly to authorities.
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We encourage parents and guardians to have open conversations with their children about expectations for appropriate and lawful behavior while unsupervised in public spaces. Responsible conduct is expected from all individuals.
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Zero Tolerance for Unlawful Conduct: Any unlawful activity will be met with appropriate enforcement actions. Criminal behavior, property damage, or acts of violence will not be tolerated and may result in immediate arrest and prosecution.
