Police disrupt multiple ‘illegal gatherings’ of car rallies in DC area

Police in Maryland and Virginia are investigating multiple car rallies in the D.C. area with reports of crowds of up to 300 people taking part in the “illegal” gatherings.

Maryland State Police say that officers started breaking up gatherings around 10 p.m. on Saturday through 4 a.m. Sunday.

They said the participants were taking part in “exhibition driving, disorderly behavior, and roadway shutdowns.”

Fairfax County police told WTOP that shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Sunday...