drag racing
Coverage of drag racing in the Nexus archive.
- Deputies arrest 18-year-old driver over ‘doing donuts’ at Miami Lakes street takeover
An 18-year-old driver, Shawn Nunn, was arrested in Miami Lakes for performing 'donuts' during a street takeover involving 40–50 cars and 70–80 spectators. Nunn faced two counts of drag racing and coordinated street takeovers, with a $5,000 bond set for his case.
- Livonia man charged after allegedly spraying fire extinguisher at Detroit police in three incidents
A 22-year-old Livonia man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly assaulting Detroit police officers by discharging a fire extinguisher during three incidents linked to street takeovers and drag racing investigations. The charges stem from separate events where the suspect reportedly used the fire extinguisher against law enforcement.
- Officer hospitalized after NYC drag racing crash: NYPD
An NYPD officer was hospitalized after a drag racing crash in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, around 3 a.m. on Saturday. Police responded to a drag racing call in the area of Knapp Street and Avenue W when drivers fled, leading to the crash.
- NYPD investigating 'reckless' drag racing street takeover in Queens
The NYPD is investigating a large-scale drag racing street takeover in Queens involving over 100 vehicles. The incident occurred near Eliot Avenue and 69th Street, where police attempted to disperse the crowd, leading to damage to an NYPD vehicle and a summons for reckless driving. No injuries were reported.