NYPD Cracks Down on Illegal Street Races in Bronx; 7 Arrested, Weapons Seized

May 10, 2026
NYPD Cracks Down on Illegal Street Races in Bronx; 7 Arrested, Weapons Seized
  • The incident is part of a broader NYPD crackdown on illegal street takeovers and car meet-ups, with similar arrests reported in other Bronx gatherings.

  • Seven people were arrested around 2:30 a.m. in the Eastchester section of the Bronx after a 911 call about drag racing, with four suspects facing charges of criminal possession of a weapon and ages ranging from 19 to 24.

  • Seven people were arrested and three vehicles were seized after the NYPD dispersed an illegal car meetup in the Bronx early Sunday morning.

  • Council Public Safety Committee Chair Oswald Feliz plans to question Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch next month about the trend and enforcement response, calling for more consistent enforcement.

  • The report notes prior incidents where drivers performed dangerous stunts in front of police and on police vehicles, underscoring concerns about safety and the need for accountability.

  • Among those issued summonses, two drivers were cited for illegal window tints and five for disorderly conduct.

  • Most participants fled when police arrived; a portion remained at the scene leading to arrests and summonses.

  • Witnesses estimated about a dozen vehicles were en route to the meet-up, but most scattered when police arrived, with accounts noting racing and donuts in the street.

  • Officers responded around 2:30 a.m. at the intersection of Hollers Avenue and Pinkney Avenue in Eastchester.

  • Local residents interviewed described the meet-ups as a regular, dangerous occurrence and expressed fear of retaliation for speaking on camera.

  • Three of the four arrestees were charged with criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a firearm, while a fourth suspect faced charges including criminal possession of a forged instrument, unlawful possession of an ammunition device, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

  • Four individuals were charged with criminal possession of a weapon, one with possession of a forged instrument, one for driving on a suspended or revoked license, and one person was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

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