Atlanta Police Apprehend Street Racer Who Was Sobbing on Video During Arrest
On August 25, 2024, the Atlanta Police Department’s A.C.E. Unit conducted a special detail targeting illegal street racing and street takeovers. During this operation, A.C.E. Unit Sergeant Epps heard tires screeching and saw smoke rising near 1430 Hill Pl. NW. While waiting for additional units, Sgt. Epps observed a red BMW M4 attempting to flee the scene.
The BMW M4 had been previously identified on street cameras and social media as being involved in street racing throughout Atlanta.
Sgt. Epps successfully stopped the vehicle at 1209 Collier Rd. NW.
The driver, 22-year-old Nathaniel Adike, was taken into custody and charged with Alteration of a License Plate and Participation in Street Racing. Video footage shows Adike crying after his arrest. The BMW was impounded.
