Sheriff's offices in central Florida are searching for 30 people involved in “intersection hijackings” that terrorized motorists and damaged cars.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) announced on Facebook that rioters blocked the intersection of South John Young Parkway and Central Florida Parkway on November 30th.
The large group “set fire to the roadway and used the passing space to do donuts around the flames,” before harassing innocent motorists and blocking traffic.
In footage from the scene shared by the sheriff's office, someone can be heard yelling, “There's a baby in the car.”
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The suspects set a fire in the middle of a busy intersection in central Florida, then ate donuts and threatened innocent motorists, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said. (Orange County Sheriff's Office)
OCSO said the suspects “in some cases climbed onto and damaged vehicles.” Law enforcement said this reckless and violent behavior “posed a serious risk” to the community and was committed to “holding those responsible accountable.”
The Tesla driver said damage to his car was estimated at $60,000 because “dozens of people jumped on top of his car and started kicking the windshield, causing it to break.” Miami Herald.
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On November 30, 2024, suspects were seen hanging from a car during what sheriff's deputies called an “intersection takeover.” (Orange County Sheriff's Office)
Some of the suspects tried to hide their identities, but some had cellphones out to record their movements.
“I feel really bad for the people who were just there trying to go about their daily lives and got caught up in that mess,” said Dave Nutting, a law enforcement expert and former sheriff's deputy. FOX 35 Orlando.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office shared photos of 30 suspects in hopes the public will help identify them. (Orange County Sheriff's Office)
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No arrests or injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
The sheriff's office said if you recognize any of the 30 people whose faces were shared in the video, you should contact Crimeline at 800-423-8477. Those who share information on the hotline can remain anonymous.
