TROY, Mich. – Two men from Sterling Heights have been arrested following a late-night drag racing incident in Troy.
The incident occurred on July 13 at 11 p.m. when officers initiated a traffic stop on two vehicles on East Big Beaver Road and Rochester Road.
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Police said the two vehicles involved were a 2023 Polaris Slingshot and a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, reportedly used for drag racing.
Officials said the driver of the Slingshot pulled over while the driver of the Camaro failed to stop for the officer’s emergency lights and fled.
Officers said they made contact with the driver of the Slingshot, a 20-year-old man from Sterling Heights, and he was arrested for drag racing and having no insurance.
During an inventory search of his vehicle, police said they located a black cylinder container in the center console, which contained marijuana.
In lock-up, officers said the driver of the Slingshot was processed and issued a citation for drag racing, no insurance, and possession of marijuana under 21.
Additional officers pursued the driver of the Camaro; however, the pursuit was terminated due to the reckless manner in which the Camaro was being driven.
Officers said they were able to identify the driver, and he turned himself in to the police department later that evening.
Police said the driver of the Camaro, a 20-year-old man from Sterling Heights, was taken into custody and charged with fleeing and eluding fourth degree.