TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Sixteen people were arrested, and many more were issued citations after the Florida Highway Patrol shut down a “coordinated street takeover” early Saturday morning, a spokesperson said.
At around 12:30 a.m., troopers were alerted to the gathering by the aviation unit, which observed a large number of vehicles and pedestrians in the parking lot of an industrial complex on East Columbus Drive.
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Drivers were drifting, performing doughnuts and burnouts, and blocking access to the complex lot, FHP said.
Unfortunately for the participants, the lot only had one way in and out, so as troopers began arriving on the scene, they were able to prevent most from leaving.
All of those who were behind the wheel were charged with felony street racing, and all passengers were cited for knowingly riding as a passenger during a street takeover…