Freetown Police respond to disturbance at gas station involving 300 vehicles

FREETOWN, Mass. (WLNE) — The Freetown Police Department said it responded to a disturbance at the Neon Marketplace Gas Station on Innovation Way on March 1 that involved over 300 vehicles.

The department said the vehicles “gathered on the property, engag[ed] in erratic and reckless driving, obstruct[ed] access to the gas station, and caus[ed] a public disturbance.”

Police said they learned that the gathering was part of a private vehicle event with hired private security, although “several” physical altercations had taken place and a firearm had been displayed.

Mutual aid was provided by the Fall River Police Department, Lakeville Police Department, Berkley Police Department, and the Massachusetts State Police.

The incident is under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call 508-763-4017.