EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — A 22-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday for reckless driving after deputies said he was doing “donuts” in a shopping center parking lot in East El Paso.
According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at about 1:04 a.m., deputies responded to the 14800 block of Edgemere Boulevard after several callers reported a vehicle performing “donuts” in the parking lot.
Deputies located a gray 2013 Toyota FR-S and made contact with the driver, identified as 22-year-old Anthony Samaniego.
During the investigation, deputies said they observed numerous tire marks throughout the parking lot.
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22-year-old man arrested after doing ‘donuts’ in East El Paso lot (Credit: El Paso County Sheriff’s Office)
Samaniego was arrested and charged with reckless driving. He was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility, and his bond was set at $5,000.
“Private property is not a place for reckless driving,” Sheriff Oscar Ugarte said. “This type of behavior can damage property and put nearby residents at risk. Those who choose to drive recklessly will be held accountable.”
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