'Let this serve as a warning.'
to social media Wednesday, which include video of a 2021 Dodge Durango Hellcat being crushed at the department's impound lot. According to the statement, the high-powered SUV, which was valued at around $100,000, was confiscated during the 2024 Street Rod Nationals.
The Hellcat was determined to have stolen parts installed, including its engine, which authorities said made it unfit for auction or use in the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department's fleet due to cost and liability concerns. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg initiated the crushing to send a clear messages that the City of Louisville will not tolerate criminal misuse of its streets. "This isn’t just about one car. It’s about protecting lives, restoring order, and showing that our city stands united against reckless behavior. Since our enforcement began in 2023, vehicles seized under the ordinance total 167," authorities wrote. "Let this serve as a warning to those who think they can turn our streets into speedways. We’re watching. We’re acting. And we’re not backing down.
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