Atlanta Police Recruit Charged With Street Racing In Midtown

MIDTOWN, GA — Street racing has been popular in Atlanta neighborhoods like Midtown for quite awhile. A former Atlanta police recruit is under arrest, accused of participating in street racing and then leading troopers on a high-speed chase.

The recruit had only been in the academy since December, reported WSB.

A spokesperson for APD told the station that Licarvio Cannedy had been dismissed from the academy, adding that "actions that are reckless and bring discredit to the department will not be tolerated."

In May, APD, in partnership with several state and local law enforcement partners, conducted a weekend-long operation that resulted in the arrest of 44 people for activities related to illegal street racing. Arrests and citations were issued at several locations.

The city is working to put a stop to it. Now, even bystanders will be targeted. The Atlanta City Council approved legislation Monday stating that people who watch or record could be fine or even face jail time. They can earn themselves a $1,000 fine and jail time up to six months.