Two Santa Ana men are facing criminal charges and long-term financial consequences after being arrested for performing dangerous vehicle burnouts following a recent World Cup soccer game.
The Santa Ana Police Department tracked down and arrested 26-year-old Yobany Lucero and 20-year-old Bryan Ladino, both local residents, after a street takeover disrupted the intersection of Bristol Street and West McFadden Avenue. Despite the drivers intentionally covering their license plates to avoid detection, investigators with the department’s Traffic Unit successfully identified the suspects, arrested them on suspicion of reckless driving, and impounded both vehicles.
Details of the Incident and Crackdown
The incident occurred late Tuesday night following Team Mexico’s World Cup victory over Ecuador, an event that drew hundreds of revelers into the streets of Santa Ana. While many fans celebrated peacefully, localized crowds became increasingly rowdy, launching illegal fireworks, scaling transit shelters, and taking over key intersections to burn rubber…