Crime & Safety
Police Warn Against 'Dangerous' Teen Trend Hitting Orange County
The Door Kick Challenge is making its way around Orange County, and police warned residents of the very real consequences of the trend.

IRVINE, CA — The Door Kick Challenge is not slowing down in Orange County, after police shared multiple videos and a warning to both victims and perpetrators.
"The Door Kick Challenge is making the rounds on social media again," the Irvine Police Department captioned the videos Tuesday on Facebook. "The idea is simple: kick someone's front door as hard as possible, record it, and run before anyone answers."
Police warned that the challenge is far from a prank — its vandalism.
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"A damaged door, a scared homeowner, a dangerous confrontation, criminal charges, or someone getting seriously hurt can all be part of the outcome," police said.
In October, a man was arrested in Illinois after grabbing a firearm and chasing three teens who had pounded on his front door late one evening, the Record North Shore reported.
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"What might get a few laughs or likes online can have very real consequences offline," police said.
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