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Infinitis, Camaros and Mustangs. Oh my.
Suffolk County Police broke up an illegal street racing meetup in Medford Thursday night, issuing dozens of citations and seizing six vehicles, authorities said.
About 9:51 p.m., a 911 caller reported drag racing activity on National Boulevard near Munsell Road. Members of the police department’s Street Racing Task Force responded and found eight cars driving recklessly (including drifting and burnouts), as well as several spectators, police said.
The cars involved were stopped safely, and 38 traffic citations were issued. Six of the eight vehicles were impounded, cops said.
Six cars seized by police
Police said the following individuals were cited and had their vehicles seized:
- Joseph Castiglione, 21, of Lindenhurst, driving a 2004 Infinity
- Daniel Barbarito, 27, of Wantagh, driving a 2010 Camaro
- James Jahn, 21, of Sound Beach, driving a 2006 Infinity
- Daniel Chavez, 23, of Bay Shore, driving a 2012 Infinity
- G. Gonzalez, 21, of Bay Shore, driving a 2006 Ford Mustang
- Emanuel Lopez, 19, of Riverhead, driving a 2004 Infinity
The following drivers were also cited:
- Rahman-Bailey, 22, of Bay Shore, driving a 2016 BMW
- Shawn Abbate, 22, of Deer Park, driving a 2023 Hyundai
The eight drivers are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on June 4.
The Suffolk County Police Department formed the Street Racing Task Force last year to target illegal drag racing, stunts and other hazardous driving activities.
Top photo: Provided by Suffolk County Police
