CHARLOTTE, N.C. — CMPD says a repeat street takeover suspect has been arrested. Police say 21-year-old Dekhole Figueiredo-Clark was arrested following a vehicle pursuit.
On July 13th, officers who were proactively monitoring for street racing and street takeover events responded to a Dodge Charger doing donuts in a parking lot off Freedom Drive.
🚨 STREET TAKEOVER UPDATE 🚨
CMPD detectives recently arrested a repeat street takeover suspect, 21-year-old Dekhole Figueiredo-Clark, following a vehicle pursuit.
Here are the details:On July 13, 2024, officers who were proactively monitoring for street racing and street… pic.twitter.com/MVQ6GSt7Xq
— CMPD News (@CMPD) August 5, 2024
During the donuts, the vehicle hit a pedestrian and fled the scene without checking on the pedestrian’s condition.
The Charger proceeded to drive recklessly onto I-485 and West Boulevard, speeding over 100mph, weaving through traffic and running red lights, according to CMPD.
Officers attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle on Clanton Road but the driver did not stop, resulting in a vehicle pursuit with assistance from NC State Highway Patrol and the CMPD’s Aviation Unit.
The pursuit ended when the vehicle was disabled by stop sticks, according to a news release.
Figueiredo-Clark was arrested and charged with the following:
- Felony fleeing to elude
- Reckless Driving
- No Operator’s License
- Displaying a fictitious tag
- Street takeover
- Possession of marijuana
Figueiredo-Clark’s Dodge Charger was towed for evidence and officers seized 25 grams of suspected marijuana, according to a news release.
