Police Make Two More Street Racing Arrests, Three Still Wanted

PLAINFIELD, IL — Police in Plainfield say a three-month investigation into street racing discovered on social media has led to more arrests. Patch reported last week that 35-year-old Paul Powell and 47-year-old Timothy Hagan were charged with multiple counts of street racing and, in Powell's case, child endangerment. Today police added five more individuals to the list.

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Joseph N. Lukas, 36, of Romeoville, was charged with two counts of street racing after he turned himself in on Dec. 1. He was released on $2,500 bond.

Steven J. Fredenhagen, 41, of Plainfield, also turned himself in a few days later. He was charged with four counts of street racing and released on $2,500 bond.

Police said arrest warrants have been issued for three other suspects that have not yet been taken into custody. The names of those individuals were not released.

The investigation started in mid-August when police found street racing videos posted to YouTube. In one video, a vehicle caught fire, while others showed children and teenagers riding alongside the accused street racers.

Police said the investigation remains active, and asked anyone with information on the case to contact the Plainfield Police Department at 815-436-6544.

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