Crime & Safety
Police: Dix Hills Man Arrested For Drag Racing
Raymond Miranda, 21, is arrested in East Farmingdale Saturday, police say.
A Dix Hills man was arrested early Saturday morning on charges of illegal speed contest and reckless driving, Suffolk Police said.
Raymond Miranda, 21, was driving a 2003 Nissan 350Z and drag racing with a 2002 BMW M3 in East Farmingdale at 12:05 a.m. Saturday, police said.
As part of an ongoing investigation, First Precinct Crime Section officers witnessed the race and Miranda was arrested. Nicholas Manteria, 18, who was driving the BMW, was also arrested Sunday at his home in Wantagh.
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The vehicles were impounded and may be subject to forfeiture, police said. The investigation is continuing.
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