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25-year-old Stephen Burns III was taken into custody for evading arrest, riot, and two counts of reckless endangerment on April 26th. On April 20th, officers conducted a Street Racing Initiative. Burns was observed as one of 3-5 vehicles that took over intersections and drifted around while street racers stood by and filmed. He participated as an active slider in “takeovers” and attended prior gatherings, where he contributed to the lawlessness and risked injury, death, or property damage via driving stunts. After investigating, warrants were issued for his arrest.
Stephen Burns of Hermitage Park Drive in Hermitage, TN, was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail on April 26th, charged with two counts of reckless endangerment, evading arrest, and riot. He is free on a $15,000 bond.
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