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Folsom Police are investigating after a large crowd of teenagers allegedly broke into two vacant homes in the Folsom Ranch neighborhood on Saturday night for what appeared to be an illegal party. The incident, which involved hundreds of juveniles, has left local residents both shocked and frustrated.
Authorities responded to Happy Hollow Drive around 10 p.m. after reports of loud noise and suspicious activity. Upon arrival, officers discovered significant damage to at least one of the newly built homes, which had recently been sold and was awaiting its new occupants.
“We are aware of the incident that occurred in the homes under construction in the area of Happy Hollow Drive and Riata Drive,” the Folsom Police Department said in a statement Monday.” Upon arrival, officers observed a couple hundred juveniles in the area, who fled as officers responded.”
In the hours following the incident, many residents took to social media to express their thoughts. While some were outraged by the reckless behavior and called for accountability, others acknowledged the situation as a reflection of “kids being kids,” comparing it to their own teenage experiences. Some found themselves feeling a little of both, recognizing the need for consequences while recalling their own past misjudgments.
“This is ridiculous with how these kids are acting,” a local resident wrote in a Facebook comment. “The parents should be held accountable also cause obviously discipline wasn’t used when they were growing up.”
The unauthorized gathering quickly grew out of control, with neighbors capturing video footage of the chaotic scene. Many residents voiced concerns over the brazen nature of the break-in and the destructive behavior displayed by the teens.
“They broke into two houses! It was terrible,” commented another individual. “There were hundreds of teenagers being very destructive.”
Shelley Klinefelter, a local resident who witnessed the scene while walking her dog, recorded the event on her cellphone.
“It was just so loud, the loud crowd, loud. I couldn’t even hear if there was music,” Klinefelter told KCRA, which reported on the incident, but blurred the video do to minors being within it. “It was chaotic.” Other locals recorded video of the scene and shared it with Folsom Times. The footage was only used for confirmation purposes and not shared publicly as the large crowd had many minors visible.
Other neighbors saw some of the disorderly behavior they observed as the crowd grew.
“As we called the cops, there was a fight that broke out,” one neighbor also said, asking to remain unidentified. “We saw that it was just mayhem, just every single part of the sidewalk was covered with cars and kids, teenagers walking, wearing minimal clothing. Just chaos.”
While some residents were outraged, others reflected on similar behavior from decades past but acknowledged the heightened impact of today’s events. Many took to social media neighborhood chat and NextDoor pages to share their thoughts.
“In the 90s, we did the same thing,” one commenter admitted. “Looking back, I realize that without trying, we damaged the houses, never realizing someone would be stuck with the bill. Considering how high home prices are, this is definitely a crime worth punishing.”
They added, “We live in a different world and our kids are not us. We need to stop excusing bad behavior because we can relate. It’s a new era, and we must set new boundaries.”
The incident has also raised speculation that the event may have been organized through social media, a common trend with large, impromptu gatherings. Some locals believe the same group may have attempted a similar stunt elsewhere.
“They tried doing this on Listowe Drive last night,” another resident noted. “Driving crazy while the street was full of people running around. We were sure that someone was going to be seriously injured. Then, as fast as they appeared, they all sped off and disappeared. So weird.”
Another resident who wished to not be named shared with Folsom Times that the large group, or part of it “swarmed Handy Park,” in Folsom around 9:30 p.m. as well.
Folsom Police have noted that one of the two homes sustained damage. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Officers are reviewing security footage, collecting evidence, and urging anyone with information to come forward.
“One of the homes sustained minor damage. No arrests have been made, and there are no suspects at this time,” added the police department. The incident remains under investigation.”
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