JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Action News Jax has received an update from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on its response to street racing in the city.
JSO released a statement on Thursday afternoon saying it is aware of the increase in car club gatherings.
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It reads in part, ”Due to the potential dangers caused by some of these individuals, JSO takes these events very seriously and will not tolerate this type of behavior in our city.”
JSO said it will work with state and other local law enforcement to come up with a solution.
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Read JSO’s full statement below:
“The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is aware of the recent increase in car and motorcycle groups gathering in parking lots of local businesses and on our roadways. It has also been recognized that some of the participants are creating dangerous situations for not only themselves but also for the citizens around them.
“Due to the potential dangers caused by some of these individuals, JSO takes these events very seriously and will not tolerate this type of behavior in our city. We are collaborating with other state and local partners, and have implemented a proactive solution which incorporates both education and enforcement strategies to address these issues.
“As always, we would ask citizens to contact us at 904-630-0500, or 911, if they observe these types of large gatherings or other dangerous driving patterns. If you have video of incidents depicting potentially dangerous or criminal driving occurring, it may be submitted to the sheriff’s office via email at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.”
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