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Four Arrested in Suffolk County Street Racing Crackdown

1/8/2026

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Suffolk County police arrested four individuals linked to dangerous street racing, including David Alvarado Zelaya and Daniel Velasquez Chavez.
They face charges of reckless endangerment and fleeing police.
The arrests followed three December incidents where the group allegedly performed burnouts and evaded officers.
The Street Takeover Task Force, active since November 2024, has impounded 103 vehicles and broken up 92 illegal meets.

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Story summary

Suffolk County police arrested four individuals linked to dangerous street racing, including David Alvarado Zelaya and Daniel Velasquez Chavez.
They face charges of reckless endangerment and fleeing police.
The arrests followed three December incidents where the group allegedly performed burnouts and evaded officers.
The Street Takeover Task Force, active since November 2024, has impounded 103 vehicles and broken up 92 illegal meets.