WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Seven men were arrested after they were accused of street racing near the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday.
The seven men arrested include Cameron McKinney, Gabriel Michel, Brandon Branham, Jeremiah Lauriston, Tyler Weiss, Bill Merkel and Mateo Ayuso. All were booked into the Palm Beach County Jail on Sunday and are facing charges of street racing.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office says on Saturday, February 28, PBSO deputies had received several complaints about a large gathering of motor vehicles on roadways, parking lots and warehouses.
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When deputies arrived on scene, they identified three of the seven men: Weiss, who was driving a black 2022 Chevy Camaro; Branham, who was operating a white Chevy Camaro; and Cameron McKinney, who was driving a teal and white Dodge.
The criminal complaint against Weiss says he was seen doing burnouts, which could result in several thousand dollars of repairs on the roadway.
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Branham was also seen doing burnouts and was eventually stopped by deputies on Sansbury Way. He was stopped in his vehicle and placed under arrest. McKinney was also seen performing burnouts and was placed under arrest by law enforcement.