Police swept two large gatherings of street races and spectators in Tucson Friday and Saturday night.
Jamie Donnelly A police effort this weekend to target street racing across Tucson resulted in nearly 200 arrests, officials say.
At the end of the enforcement effort a total of 124 adults and 53 juveniles were arrested, nine vehicles were impounded and five guns were recovered during sweeps on Friday and Saturday night. Misdemeanor criminal summons for trespassing also were issued to several drivers and spectators, police said.
People are also reading… Tucson police say they are working with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety as well as property owners to continue developing enforcement efforts. Jamie Donnelly covers breaking news for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at [email protected]
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