Dallas police impounded at least 11 all-terrain vehicles Sunday as the department\u2019s street racing task force cracks down on drivers taking advantage of the icy roads for \u201cdrifting.\u201d<\/p>\n
Officers also arrested a man for allegedly doing donuts in his Jeep with a child in the vehicle. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhile our officers are working around the clock responding to hazardous winter weather, choosing to street race is not just reckless, it\u2019s dangerous and irresponsible,” Chief Daniel Comeaux said in a statement. “This behavior puts lives at risk and will not be tolerated in Dallas.” <\/p>\n
Officers responded to a group of ATVs blocking the road near the 400 block of North Good Latimer Expressway and 2600 Elm Street around 2:30 p.m. Sunday, where they saw a white Jeep Wrangler driving recklessly and doing donuts in the intersection, according to a Dallas Police Department release.<\/p>\n
When officers pulled the vehicle over, they allegedly discovered a child inside. Eber J. Rosario Soto was arrested and charged with endangering a child by criminal negligence, unlawful carrying of a weapon and reckless driving, police said. <\/p>\n
Seven ATVs were impounded in Deep Ellum on the 200 block of July Alley for not having license plates, according to DPD. Officers were responding to a call around 3:30 p.m. about a large group of ATVs parked in the road. <\/p>\n
A video posted to social media shows multiple ATVs being put on tow trucks at the intersection of July Alley and Elm Street. A large gathering of ATVs can be seen in a parking lot next to Trees, a concert venue and bar. <\/p>\n
Another social media video shows ATVs drifting and doing donuts at the intersection of Main and Hall streets, not far from the gathering near Trees. Two other ATVs and a four-wheeler can be seen at the intersection.<\/p>\n
Another three ATVs were towed in the 800 block of South Riverfront for being unregistered vehicles, according to the release.<\/p>\n
“Officers will continue to address reckless and illegal vehicle activity to maintain public safety and reduce traffic hazards throughout the city,” Comeaux said. <\/p>\n
DPD also said officers responded to 127 collisions over the weekend and another 24 on Monday as of 9:50 a.m.<\/p>\n
The department urged residents to avoid any unnecessary travel due to the icy roads. Those who must drive should do so slowly and use caution, the department said.<\/p>\n