Sep 18, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS -- Officials with the Marion County Prosecutor's Office said that nine people have been officially charged in relation to the street takeovers that occurred in Indianapolis this past weekend. According to a news release from the office, five of the individuals were charged with felonies related to the multiple incidents on Sept. 13-15, including: Angel Gonzalez One count of dangerous possession of a firearm, a Level 5 felony Osmar Salgado One count of resisting law enforcement, a Level 6 felony Sergio Melendez One count of intimidation, a Level 5 felony, and a misdemeanor count of criminal mischief David Balleza One count of resisting law enforcement, a Level 6 felony, and a misdemeanor reckless driving charge Roberto Shitt One count of resisting law enforcement, a Level 6 felony, and a misdemeanor reckless driving charge 5 hospitalized after 3 car crash on Indy’s northwest side The release included four others who were charged with various misdemeanor charges including criminal recklessness and criminal mischief. “The recent street takeovers not only place the public in unnecessary danger but those participating in these events,” Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said in the news release. “Law enforcement is working to keep our city safe and the actions toward them are simply unacceptable. We will continue to take these cases seriously and pursue criminal consequences for those involved in these types of events.” Multiple law enforcement entities, including the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and the Indiana State Police, responded to several street racing and other car-related incidents over the weekend throughout the city. Police attacked, squad cars damaged as officers respond to series of weekend street takeovers in Indianapolis; More than 5 suspects arrested This included incidents where individuals reportedly threw baseball bats and lighter fluid at officers. Another incident occurred where participants reportedly set the road on fire. “The actions we saw this weekend against IMPD officers and Indiana State Troopers is unacceptable,” IMPD Chief Chris Bailey said at the time. “Our officers responded to calls regarding street takeovers and spinning, and in doing so, they were met with violence and their vehicles were attacked. Let me be clear — we will not tolerate any behavior that puts officer safety or the safety of our community at risk. We will continue to investigate these incidents thoroughly and hold those responsible accountable for their actions.”
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