Street Racing Arrests Made After Burnouts, Fireworks Reported: HCSO

TAMPA, FL — Four people who traveled from Lee County face charges related to their participating in an organized street racing event early Sunday morning in the Tampa area, according to a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office news release. (Watch a video from the event below.)

Deputies responded to reports of street racing in the area of Cragmont Drive and Princess Palm Avenue just before 1 a.m.

When they got to the area, deputies “encountered a chaotic scene with multiple vehicles engaged in reckless behavior, including burnouts and fireworks being discharged,” the sheriff’s office said.

The four suspects, who were all in the same car, were arrested. A search of the car found Roman candles and video recording equipment.

Another car at the scene was seized by deputies after its drivers and passengers ran away from the area, the sheriff’s office said.

"These individuals learned the hard way that Hillsborough County is not the place to travel to commit crimes. We are one step ahead and diligent in our efforts to keep our community safe," Sheriff Chad Chronister said. "Street racing is not only illegal but also incredibly dangerous, those who choose to engage in illegal activities here will face the inevitable consequences."

Watch a video from the street racing event and arrests below: