Suffolk County Police have arrested three men and seized their vehicles after they participated in an illegal car meet-up in Yaphank.
Following an investigation by Fourth Precinct Crime Section, Community Support Unit and Anti-Crime Unit officers, Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers and an investigator from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, it was determined an illegal car meet-up was occurring at 53 Zorn Blvd. at approximately 11:40 p.m. on January 21.
During the event, officers arrested:
- Zachary Donahue, 23, of Sayville, who was driving a 2006 Ford Mustang and was charged with
Reckless Endangerment, Reckless Driving and two counts of Unlawful Speed Contest.
- Brandon Buchanan, 25, of Ridge, who was driving a 2020 Dodge Charger and was charged with
Reckless Endangerment, Reckless Driving and Unlawful Speed Contest.
- Adam McAlister, 20, of Riverhead, who was driving a 2014 Ford F-350 and was charged with Reckless Endangerment, Reckless Driving and Unlawful Speed Contest.
All three vehicles were seized. The three men were released on Desk Appearance Tickets and will be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on a later date.