10 people arrested in ‘street takeover' at Florida intersection: FHP
Ten people have been arrested for taking part in a “coordinated street takeover event” at a Tampa intersection on Saturday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
The event was organized on social media and drew hundreds of people and a large number of cars to an intersection, which was later shut down by the participants so they could do "donuts, drift, and other illegal and reckless driving activities,” FHP said.
Authorities did not release the exact location.
According to FHP, the 10 suspects are facing various charges ranging from drug possession to unlawful racing on a highway and fleeing to elude.
“Street racing and roadway takeovers are incredibly dangerous. They obstruct normal traff...
