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GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– A street racing event that took over the intersection of Oakland Road and Cruse Road in Duluth resulted in a car chase with police and numerous people going to jail.
On Oct. 26, officers with the Gwinnett County Police Department responded to the intersection after it was reported that numerous vehicles were blocking the roadway so that other cars could do burnouts and set items on fire. As police units approached, they were able to block the escape routes of the cars that were blocking the roadway.
When officers arrived, people began to flee on foot and in numerous vehicles. Officers were able to catch several people running and used stop sticks to stop several vehicles. As officers were placing people under arrest, they heard the engine of a 2021 Honda Accord speeding toward them. Officers gave commands for the vehicle to stop but it attempted to strike an officer as it fled the scene.
Officers were able to throw stop sticks in front of the Honda as it drove by them, which caused the tires on the car to deflate. Other officers chased the vehicle until it eventually crashed off the side of the roadway. The driver of the car, Jared Sorto Rodriguez, 18, of Lawrenceville, was found nearby hiding in bushes and was arrested for numerous charges related to the street racing event and aggravated assault against a police officer.
Four people were arrested for numerous charges related to street racing: Luis Garcia-Roquez,19, of Snellville; Fatima Busto-Arcos, 21, of Stone Mountain; and Shamiah Carter, 18, of Stonecrest. Two others were cited and released at the scene.
The Gwinnett County Police Department (GCPD)would like to remind the public that under the Code of Georgia 16-11-43.1, any person who is knowingly present and actively facilitating an exhibition of illegal drag racing, or laying drags is subject to arrest for a misdemeanor charge of promoting or organizing drag races or laying drags exhibitions.
Anyone who has any information to share in this case should contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404.577.TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
Click here for a video and photos from the incident.
Booking photos vua Gwinnett County Police