Speed demons nabbed drag-racing on LI — and could now lose their souped-up wheels: cops
Two drivers were arrested for drag-racing on Long Island, leading to the seizure of their vehicles. The incident occurred on William Floyd Parkway, where the drivers initially attempted to flee from police. Both individuals face multiple charges and are scheduled to appear in court.
- ▪The drivers were caught in an illegal speed contest early Tuesday morning.
- ▪Suffolk County police seized a 2019 Ford Mustang and a 2023 Dodge Charger as evidence.
- ▪Both drivers received field appearance tickets and will appear in court at a later date.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 17:56:51 -0400 |
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Long Island Speed demons nabbed drag-racing on LI — and could now lose their souped-up wheels: cops By Jorge Fitz-Gibbon Published May 26, 2026, 5:56 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A pair of knuckleheads was nabbed drag-racing on a Long Island highway early Tuesday — and could now lose their souped-up muscle cars, Suffolk County police said. Cops spotted the rogue drivers in “an illegal speed contest” on William Floyd Parkway around 12:50 a.m., with their 2019 Ford Mustang and 2023 Dodge Charger initially eluding police during a brief chase. Additional police units then responded and stopped the two cars near Smith Point Bridge. Suffolk County cops seized a Ford Mustang and Dodge Charger in a drag-racing bust early Tuesday.
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