ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — UPDATE: St. Petersburg police are hoping a massive street racing bust over the weekend will serve as a wake-up call to people considering participating in any future illegal events.
Assistant Police Chief Antonio Gilliam announced on Monday that 69 people were arrested in a street takeover around 10:45 p.m. Saturday at 1101 Roosevelt Blvd. North. That's located near the Interstate 275 interchange.
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At least 48 people were booked into the Pinellas County Jail early Sunday after being arrested during a street racing bust in the northern part of St. Petersburg, according to the jail records.
Police cars surrounded an area between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North and Roosevelt Boulevard.
No injuries were reported, but police say the investigation is still ongoing.
This is the latest in a string of street racing incidents in the bay area.
The St. Petersburg police have been ramping up its response to street racing after the death of a 13-year-old, who police say was hit and killed by a motorcycle going more than 100 mph at an illegal race.
In February, nine people were arrested and seven cars were impounded after a 9-hour car racing operation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.