Arrested the “leader” of the Grapevine NYE Street stunt capture

Grapevine police say the man they call the “ringleader” in the New Year’s Eve street grab on the city’s main street has been arrested.

Juan Carlos Rodriguez, 22, was arrested Tuesday on charges of participating in organized crime, a felony in state prison, Grapevine police said in a statement Wednesday.

The police said Callers to 911 reported that the cars were revving their engines, squealing tires and behaving dangerously. at the intersection of Dallas Road and Main Street just after 11 p.m. Dec. 31, police said. At one point, a passer-by lit a firework at an intersection, causing a small fire to start on the grass next to the restaurant.

Grapevine police said Rodriguez was identified with the help of the Dallas police as the “mastermind” after officers collected video footage of the stunts, as well as vehicle and license plate data.

On February 9, an arrest warrant was issued for Rodriguez. He was taken into custody on Tuesday in Sweetwater, located in Nolan County, about 215 miles west of the Grapevine. He faces 180 days to two years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines if found guilty.

The investigation into the street stunts is ongoing, police said. Anyone with information, photos or videos that could help the police is asked to email. [email protected].