Florida Highway Patrol detains 10 in Tampa street takeover operation.

TAMPA, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol detained ten people involved in a coordinated street takeover event in Tampa on Sunday.
The operation, which posed a significant risk to public safety, was swiftly handled by the authorities after the Florida Highway Patrol effectively responded to a call for assistance from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, according to a news release.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the event was organized through social media and attracted hundreds of people and numerous vehicles. Participants allegedly blocked an intersection to perform donuts, drift, and engage in other illegal and reckless driving maneuvers. As a result, police reported the following:
• Ten arrests
• Four racing on highway charges
• Three-drug related charges
• Three-firearms recovered
• Six charges for passenger participation in a street race/takeover
• Four-vehicles impounded
• Recovery of over $6,000 in assets
The individuals who were arrested include:
• 20-year-old Jakob Bryan, arrested for Unlawful Racing on Highway While Engaged in Coordinated Street Takeover.
• 24-year-old Jakiya Burr, arrested for Knowingly Riding as a Passenger in Unlawful Racing or Street Takeover.
• 17-year-old male juvenile, Wesley Chapel, arrested for Knowingly Riding as a Passenger in Unlawful Racing or Street Takeover.
• 29-year-old Jaewon Foster, arrested for Knowingly Riding as a Passenger in Unlawful Racing or Street Takeover and Possession of Cannabis, less than 20 grams.
• 20-year-old Ethan Marton, arrested for Knowingly Riding as a Passenger in Unlawful Racing or Street Takeover.
• 29-year-old Marquis Pinkins, arrested for Unlawful Racing on Highway While Engaged in Coordinated Street Takeover and Fleeing to Elude.
• 20-year-old Alex Rodriguez-Lazu, arrested for Unlawful Racing on Highway While Engaged in Coordinated Street Takeover and Fleeing to Elude.
• 20-year-old Ramon Santiago, arrested for Knowingly Riding as a Passenger in Unlawful Racing or Street Takeover.
• 19-year-old Jackson Tubbs, arrested for Unlawful Racing on Highway While Engaged in Coordinated Street Takeover, Fleeing to Elude, Possession of Cannabis, less than 20 grams, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
• 18-year-old Grant Watson, arrested for Unlawful Racing on Highway While Engaged in Coordinated Street Takeover.
Those who were arrested were transported to Orient Road Jail in Hillsborough County without incident, according to the news release, while the juveniles were taken to the Hillsborough County Juvenile Assessment Center.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, street racing and roadway takeovers are “incredibly dangerous,” obstructing normal traffic flow and potentially impeding emergency response efforts, thereby putting lives at risk. Participants in such events may face charges for spectating, riding as a passenger, and, if driving, unlawful racing, along with other charges related to reckless endangerment.
A new Florida law, SB 1764, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in May, increased penalties for street racing and street takeovers.
The law, which took effect July 1, defines the term “coordinated street takeover” to mean 10 or more vehicles operated in an organized manner to effect a street takeover.
The legislation increases the fines for illegal street racing activity, potentially costing individuals up to $1,000.
It increases the penalty for a second violation within one year from a first degree misdemeanor to a third degree felony. Subsequent violations would be subject to harsher penalties.
Those caught watching the illegal activity may also find themselves paying up to $400 in fines.

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