Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Breaks Up Labor Day Street Racing Event
Jacksonville, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has arrested four individuals after shutting down a Labor Day street racing event that involved approximately 30 vehicles. The gathering began near Blanding Boulevard and moved towards Friendship Fountain on the Southbank.
As part of a broader initiative to combat reckless driving in Duval County, law enforcement intervened during the event. Various divisions of the sheriff’s office, including the Community Problem Response, K9, Aviation, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Specialized Traffic Enforcement, and Patrol officers, collaborated in the operation.
Arrests Made:
The individuals charged with street racing include:
- Rafe Rich, 18
- Harlie Pye, 18
- Joseph Ezzo, 20
- Juan Solivan, 18 (also charged with driving under the influence and had an outstanding warrant)
Alongside the arrests, officers issued 15 traffic citations and four warnings. Two vehicles were impounded for 30 days, while another two were seized for forfeiture.
The sheriff’s office clarified that while car meetups are allowed, they will take action against any events that involve street racing, stunt driving, or reckless behavior. Additionally, passengers in vehicles involved in such activities can also face citations.
“The street racers have no business in Duval,” stated the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. “And we won’t stop until they’re held accountable for making our streets unsafe.”
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