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Orange County 'mob' street takeover: Here's the latest on search for 30

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Updated  December 17, 2024 3:32pm EST
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FOX 35 Orlando

Orange County deputies searching for street takeover suspects

A mob of at least 30 people took over an Orange County intersection on Nov. 30, setting fires and harassing drivers, including damaging a Tesla and jumping on a car with a mother and baby inside. FOX 35 spoke with Sheriff John Mina about the case.

The Brief

    • The Orange County Sheriff's Office is still searching for those involved in the ‘mob’ of people who took over an intersection on the night of November 30.
    • Video shows the group of people starting fires, recklessly driving and damaging other vehicles.
    • Photos of some of the suspects have been shared by officials.
    • If you identify any of the people in the photos below, contact Crimeline at (800) 423-TIPS (8477), or the Sheriff’s Office directly.

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orange County Sheriff's Office is looking to identify at least 30 people who were in the area where a "mob" of people and vehicles aggressively took over an intersection and allegedly started a fire, damaged vehicles, and put peoples' safety at risk, officials said.

The incident happened on Nov. 30 near South John Young Parkway and cental Florida Parkway, officials said.

Here's the latest on the investigation.

'Mob' takes over Orange County intersection, deputies say

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a street takeover on Nov. 30 at South John Young Parkway and Central Florida Parkway in south Orlando. Approximately 30 people set a fire, performed burnouts, and damaged vehicles, including one with a mother and baby inside.

What happened?

Two days after Thanksgiving, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said a group of people shut down an intersection south of Orlando. The group allegedly set a fire in the middle of the intersection, where cars then did donuts and burnouts around that fire.

Deputies said some people also damaged vehicles by stomping on car windshields, including one that had a mother and baby inside.

Video shared by the sheriff's office – pulled from social media – showed people yelling and screaming, smoke clouding the area, someone appearing to slide down the back of a vehicle, and performing donuts simultaneously. 

‘Reckless and violent'

"This reckless and violent behavior poses a serious danger to our community and we are committed to holding those responsible accountable," the sheriff's office said in its post. 

Orange County street takeover: Recognize any of these individuals?

Florida authorities are looking to identify some 30 people who were spotted in various videos during the street takeover – and are asking for the public's help. It's not known if anyone of them will face charges.

The sheriff’s office urges anyone who recognizes individuals from the scene to contact Crimeline at (800) 423-TIPS (8477), or the Sheriff’s Office directly.

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The Orange County Sheriff's Office is looking to identify at least 30 people who were in the area where a "mob" of people and vehicles aggressively took over an intersection and allegedly started a fire, damaged vehicles, and put peoples' safety at risk, officials said. Credit: Orange County Sheriff's Office

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The Source: The information in this article comes from the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

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