DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. —
At least three people are facing charges after a late-night crackdown on drag racing on a busy DeKalb County street.
Channel 2 Action News first reported on the growing issue several weeks ago, and Channel 2's Ashley Swann was the only reporter on Moreland Avenue as DeKalb officers made arrests Sunday night.
“Oftentimes, what they do is they stop traffic on Moreland Avenue as well as on 285, so it’s a massive traffic problem that has the potential for fatalities and a host of other issues,” DeKalb police Lt. Dane Cunningham told Swann.
He said hundreds of people often gather around a stretch of Moreland Avenue near the interstate to participate in and watch the races. One gathering in the area is shown in a YouTube video.
The activity has led to repeated calls from residents about the dangerous road conditions and reports of gunfire.
Officers are working to stop the activity, even using a police helicopter in Sunday’s crackdown.
“We didn't make anywhere near as many arrests as we would've like, but basically it was a deterrent that we plan on going forward,” Cunningham said.
Two of the arestees were charged with reckless driving, and another was charged with curfew violation.
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