He was on a crime spree.
A street takeover event in Miami-Dade resulted in the arrest of a 20-year-old man who was caught driving a stolen vehicle while engaging in illegal street racing and reckless driving, according to the Miami-Dade Police.
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On Saturday, Bryan Palacio was apprehended by Miami-Dade Police detectives after they observed him performing high-speed maneuvers during a street takeover at the intersection of Northwest 30th Avenue and Northwest 20th Street. The detectives witnessed a grey Dodge Charger blocking the intersection, and when the traffic lights turned green, Palacio began executing burnouts and doughnuts, attracting a crowd of spectators who recorded the event on their cellphones.
After Palacio parked the car in a nearby parking lot, the detectives approached the driver's side door and successfully arrested him. He was charged with reckless driving, drag racing on a highway, and resisting arrest without violence.
Further investigation revealed that the Dodge Charger had been reported stolen in Davie earlier in the week. The detectives were able to verify this information by running the car's license plates.
The arrest of Bryan Palacio is part of an ongoing county-wide operation by law enforcement agencies to combat illegal street takeovers, which pose a significant threat to public safety. Street takeovers involve the illegal blocking of intersections and reckless driving maneuvers that endanger both participants and bystanders.
The Miami-Dade Police Department, along with other agencies, remains committed to cracking down on street takeovers and ensuring the safety of the community. This arrest serves as a reminder that those engaged in such activities will face legal consequences for their actions.