More than 100 alleged street racers were taken into custody in Georgia after police surrounded them in a parking lot and deployed lanes to prevent their escape.
The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office says the arrests took place early Sunday morning after his response to car calls stunting outside a Sam’s Club store in Morrow, near Atlanta. A total of 75 adults were assaulted on charges, including loitering, rounding and possession of a firearm under the age of 18, while the parents of 27 minors were charged with curfew violations.
“Of course, some tried to get out, passing sidewalks and central flowerbeds trying to escape,” said police officer Aubriel Stroud. “But, don’t worry, we got them too.”
Some of the street racing suspects captured by the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office in Morrow, Georgia (Clayton County Sheriff’s Office)
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Stroud added that 48 vehicles were seized and four firearms were seized.
The identities of the suspects were not revealed, but they appeared to be young, according to a photo released by the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office.
Police officers who arrived at the scene decided to “strategically block all exits available to pilots and implanted strips of tips to level their tires if they decided to run,” according to a statement from the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office.
“After closing all escape areas, deputies and police officers went from car to car and arrested everyone … the street racing team,” he continued.
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The police also said in the statement that “reading is essential”.
“However, when you drive too fast, it is difficult to read the warning signs posted at Clayton County entrances, giving those who intend to break the law the warning that it might be wise to turn around,” the newspaper said.