Street takeovers caught on camera at multiple intersections in Miami-Dade

Video shows multiple intersection takeovers happening across Miami-Dade over the weekend.

One of them happened right in front of a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue station located on NW 119th Street and 32nd Avenue, according to sources. Tire marks can be seen on the pavement in front of the station.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) told NBC6, "Any attempt to interfere with emergency service response poses a high risk to the well-being of our community in situations where minutes can make the difference between life and death."

MDFR is working with law enforcement partners to ensure these incidents are investigated.

In one of the videos, cars can be seen near 6700 SW 40th Street doing donuts and racing through traffic while a crowd watches the chaos unfold and fireworks go off in the middle of the intersection.

Later in the video, two men can be seen pouring gasoline onto the street before lighting it on fire, right before a Miami-Dade Police (MDPD) patrol unit arrived at the scene and both the crowd and the vehicles dispersed, fleeing from the intersection.

Another intersection takeover took place at 1700 NW 95th Street. Video shows a red Dodge Challenger crash into another car while doing a donut.

The video shows fireworks going off while cars do donuts and stunts. A man can also be seen pouring gasoline into the street and later igniting it, forming a ring of fire.

MDPD confirmed to NBC6 that they are aware of the "illegal street takeovers" that occurred last night.

"These unlawful acts hinder county services and pose a danger to the residents of Miami-Dade County. Our Homeland Security Bureau detectives are investigating the incident to identify the individuals responsible," said MDPD Detective Luis Sierra.

NBC6 has covered multiple stories on street racing takeovers throughout 2023.

Authorities have said street takeovers and stunt driving incidents have been on the rise in recent years and are extremely dangerous for participants, spectators and other drivers. Dedicated units are working to arrest the organizers.

Earlier this year, more than a dozen people, including alleged organizers and participants in illegal street racing and intersection takeovers, were arrested by authorities in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Authorities say the events are organized online and participants show up and block lanes of traffic while racing, drifting, or doing donuts and other stunts.

In August, cellphone video caught the chaotic moments of a street racing takeover that led up to three people getting shot over the weekend in northwest Miami-Dade.

Three people between the ages of 19 and 20 were shot, officials said. A source told NBC6 that two of the victims were inside the car and were targeted. The third victim was a spectator.

According to a state law enacted in 2022, it is illegal to participate in street racing. That includes takeovers, drag racing, donuts, burnouts, wheelies, drifting and other related activities that can create unsafe roadways.

Besides jail time, drivers can have their license revoked and face fines upwards of $5,000.

Anyone with information on the intersection takeovers from Saturday night is encouraged to call 305-471-tips.