Tuesday, 21 Apr 2026

WATCH: Illegal street racing 'takeover' explodes as hundreds swarm streets and suspects bolt

Police say 18 people were arrested and firearms recovered after an illegal street racing takeover drew 200 to an Atlanta intersection Sunday.


WATCH: Illegal street racing 'takeover' explodes as hundreds swarm streets and suspects bolt

Upon arriving on scene, officers discovered a "large gathering" of approximately 200 individuals gathered in the intersection.

Surveillance video shared by the department shows various cars speeding by as the massive crowd gathered in the street to record the chaos on their cellphones. 

As officers attempted to break up the event, several individuals fled the scene on foot and in vehicles.

Body camera video revealed the moment officers pursued one individual on foot, as additional officers conducted traffic stops involving two vehicles nearby, the department said. 

"You better stop before I Tase you," the officer can be heard yelling as the suspect ran into a neighboring residential area.

The individual was subsequently detained and taken into custody. 

Following the incident, 18 individuals between the ages of 17 and 25 were arrested, according to authorities. A 15-year-old juvenile was also issued multiple citations stemming from the alleged street racing.

"Illegal street racing will not be tolerated in the City of Atlanta; Individuals engaging in this activity will be arrested, charged, and have their vehicles impounded."

The Atlanta Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. 

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