The Birmingham Police Department continues to fight illegal racing and exhibition driving on the city's streets.

Six men were detained on various charges as part of Operation Night Rider between May 31 and June 1, and over the weekend. The road policing operation, which began on April 12, is aimed at curbing illegal exhibition driving and street racing in the city.

During the weekends of May 31-June 1 and June 22-23, 2024, BPD efficiently deployed resources to various locations across the city, achieving six arrests, the seizure of four vehicles (including one stolen vehicle), and the seizure of seven firearms. pic.twitter.com/W0xJK8nOKh

— BhamPolice (@BhamPolice) June 26, 2024

Those arrested were:

• Rajay Atmore, 19, of Hoover, was charged with exhibition driving and unlawful possession of marijuana.
• Quentavius ​​Barkley, 29, of Childersburg, was charged with first-degree receiving stolen property, fleeing/attempting to elude and second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana.
• Davon Dortch, 18, of Birmingham, was charged with second-degree receiving stolen property.
• Jaqua Lacey, 28, of Birmingham, was charged with exhibition driving.
• Cameron Scales, 18, of Birmingham, was charged with first-degree burglary, attempted escape and second-degree criminal damage to property. Four handguns, an Extremist Firearms RF15 Multi-Caliber and a Glock Switch were seized during his arrest.
• Messiah Woodruff, 20, of Fultondale, was charged with exhibition driving.

Police also announced that four vehicles were impounded and seven firearms were seized as a result of the arrests.

Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill last year that makes exhibition driving a minimum misdemeanor offense, and up to a Class B felony if someone is killed or injured during the act. Additionally, vandalism can also be a Class B felony.

Austin Shipley is a staff writer for Yellow Hammer News. You can follow him on X. @ShipleyAusten