1 Arrest In 'Street Takeover' Of Victory Bridge Sunday In Perth Amboy

PERTH AMBOY, NJ — Like a scene from "The Fast & The Furious" movies, there was a large gathering of cars in what police are calling a "street takeover" in Sunday evening's balmy weather in Perth Amboy.

Witnesses reported seeing cars clog the streets at the intersection of Victory Bridge, Convery Blvd. (Rt. 35, one of the main arteries in the county) and Smith Street. Perth Amboy Police report cars were doing doughnuts, burnouts, revving their engines and drag racing each other. One news report put the crowd size at 300 people.

On Tuesday, Perth Amboy Police said they arrested one man in connection with the gathering, Deyvi Navarette-Menjivar, 21, of Plainfield. Police called him a "key arrest" in the street racing event, but did not say the crime he was charged with.

"On March 17, we responded to illegal racing at Victory Bridge and Smith St. Quick action led to multiple stops and a key arrest," wrote Perth Amboy Police on their Facebook page. "No injuries were reported, but we're not done yet! We're tracking down all leads and need your help! Got info? Contact Officer Selina Diaz at (732) 324-3816 or text anonymous tips to 888777 (NIXLE). Let's keep our streets safe!"

Perth Amboy Police say they received many calls of "vehicles blocking traffic and drifting recklessly" at the intersection of Smith Street and Convery Blvd. Sunday afternoon into the evening.

Police said they did "intercept" some of the cars involved, and seized one vehicle, that belonging to Navarette-Menjivar. Many cars fled when police got there.

"We condemn this dangerous behavior and are committed to maintaining public safety. If you have any information that can aid in this investigation please contact the Perth Amboy Police Department."