Teens fleeing avenue takeover stopped by Batman-style automotive grappler | News | EUROtoday

A bunch of teenagers fleeing a coordinated avenue takeover was stopped by law enforcement officials who deployed a Grappler to immobilze them.

Footage shared by Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office exhibits deputies pursuing the car by way of lively visitors in Tampa, Florida, on 21 March.

As the automotive continued to drive by way of oncoming visitors and almost struck pedestrians, officers deployed the Grappler to “safely disable the vehicle”.

The driver, Calixto Gabriel Anaya, 19, was arrested and faces prices together with avenue takeover, reckless driving, and felony fleeing to elude. The passenger, Kierstin Mckenzie Robb, 17, was additionally arrested for drug possession and carrying a firearm.