Resident urges action as chronic vehicle stunting and loud night racing plague Camino Del Lares area

Dennis Ordiwady told the committee that the intersection of Camino Del Lares and Diamante has been a longstanding site for vehicle stunting, loud nighttime drifting and occasional organized gatherings since his family moved to the neighborhood in 1995.

Ordiwady described the behavior as unpredictable and ongoing both day and night, saying the activity “wakes you up in the middle of the night” and has traumatized children in the area. He said the problem worsens after major events and new street‑racing films, and that the location’s long, low‑traffic approach and easy exit patterns make it attractive to offenders. “They have a sense for how long they can get away with this — 10 or 15 minutes before anybody can respond,” he said.

Ordiwady proposed a two‑pronged approach: increased law enforcement visibility and targeted street modifications (for example pavement treatments or milling) to reduce the site’s suitability for donuts and drifting. He said past calls to dispatch are often reactive and deputies frequently arrive after drivers disperse.

Deputy responses were described in the meeting record. Committee staff reported that Sergeant Streeter of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department had responded to the constituent’s earlier inquiry and that the sheriff’s office is aware of the location and its pattern. Staff also said they would contact Public Works/Engineering to discuss potential physical deterrents and options such as pavement milling or other treatments that impede sideways maneuvers without hindering emergency vehicles.

The committee encouraged the resident’s continued reporting and said staff would coordinate with sheriff’s deputies and engineering; multiple committee members noted the deterrent value of increased officer presence even when arrests are infrequent.