PHILADELPHIA: "The vandalism and theft that spread across Philadelphia on Tuesday night were at least partially organized on social media, according to police, and some of it was also broadcast live on Instagram and TikTok by a 21-year old social media influencer from North Philly known as "Meatball".
In 2013, police issued a formal directive stating that the Police Department's Criminal Intelligence Unit would be assigned to conduct "covert intelligence gathering efforts" using "social networks or computer programs" at the request of police commanders. Police also began coordinating with the economic development agency, Central City District, to disseminate information about potential acts to merchants.
Blackwell was arrested mid-livestream, one the the 52 people taken into custody Tuesday night. She was charged Wednesday evening with six felonies and two misdemeanors, including burglary, conspiracy, riot, and criminal use of a communication facility."
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