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Sheriff warns of dangerous street‑racing, cites social‑media promotion and weapons concerns
Summary
Horace sheriff briefed council on illegal street‑racing activity that draws large crowds, creates hazards and sometimes involves weapons; deputies reported making multiple traffic contacts and called for more administrative tools and community cooperation.
During the May 18 Horace City Council meeting the sheriff reported ongoing problems with illegal street‑racing events in the metro area that have created public‑safety hazards and required repeated law‑enforcement responses.
The sheriff described incidents in which groups gather, use private roads and cul‑de‑sacs for high‑speed maneuvering and then flee when law enforcement arrives; deputies reported finding firearms in at least one stopped vehicle. The sheriff said promoters sometimes post footage to social media, increasing the events’ visibility, and that some participants track law‑enforcement activity to avoid nights with an officer presence.
Council members asked what the city could do to deter activity; deputies and council members discussed private‑property measures (blocking access or staging barriers), outreach to promoter groups and possible administrative remedies. The sheriff said the department is working with neighboring jurisdictions and that drivers and promoters face criminal and civil exposure for reckless conduct.
No new enforcement ordinance was proposed at the meeting; council members thanked deputies and asked staff to coordinate outreach and potential deterrence measures with community partners.
Next steps: continued enforcement and coordination among jurisdictions; staff to explore additional outreach and private‑property mitigation options.
