Robust Law Enforcement Operation Curbs Street Racing in Charlotte
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) is seeing early signs of success in its work to remove reckless drivers and street-racing vehicles from Charlotte-area roads and keep them off.
In a major blow to organized, illegal racing in Charlotte, CMPD and police forces in neighboring counties on May 6 arrested more than 50 people with grand jury indictments for street racing and reckless driving. Over the following days, officers were also able to seize 65 of the 85 vehicles for which they had seizure orders.
CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings and Captain Dave Harris, who leads the department s transportation division, on Monday provided the Charlotte City Council s Safe Communities Committee with an update on the operation.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The case of a man who was shot and killed by a US Marshal on his birthday in Charlotte has been handed over to the district attorneyâs office.
60 vehicles impounded, more than 50 people indicted for aggressive driving and street racing in Charlotte
CMPD confiscates 60 cars suspected in street racing By WBTV Web Staff | May 6, 2021 at 4:25 PM EDT - Updated May 6 at 5:59 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Police have impounded 60 vehicles and warned about 300 people, while more than 50 people face indictments due to aggressive driving and street racing in the Charlotte area.
Near the end of 2020, police say numerous instances of aggressive driving and street racing compelled several members of the Charlotte community to reach out and express their concerns to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD).
Over the next six months, a multi-agency effort resulted in more than 2,500 traffic stops, nearly 3,500 violations and the seizure of 60 vehicles.