INDIANAPOLIS — A Greenfield man was arrested by state police troopers early Thursday when he was reportedly caught drag racing along Interstate 70.
Bradley Roberts, 43, of Greenfield, remained in the Marion County Jail at press time, accused of participating in an illegal speed contest, records show. He faces a preliminary charge of reckless driving among other allegations, according to a news release.
The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. Thursday.
Indiana State Police Sgt. Jon Caddell spotted two cars driving recklessly, weaving in and out of traffic, along eastbound I-70 in the north split, according to a new release.
Both cars — a Corvette and a Mustang — were traveling faster than 130 miles per hour, officials said.
Caddell stopped the cars and found Roberts was the driver of the Mustang and 20-year-old Donavan Wilson of Indianapolis was the driver of the Corvette.
Roberts was arrested and booked into the Marion County Jail on preliminary charges of speed contest and reckless driving.
Investigators believe Wilson was under the influence of alcohol and marijuana at the time of the incident, according to a news release. A search of Wilson’s vehicle revealed he had a bag of synthetic urine, officials said.
Wilson was arrested on preliminary charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, illegal consumption of alcohol and possession of a device to interfere with a drug test, as well as charges of speed contest and reckless driving, a news release stated.
Police anticipate formal criminal charges will be filed in the coming days by the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office.
Troopers encouraged Hoosiers to report reckless drivers to police by calling 911. Be prepared to give a location, direction of travel as well as a detailed description of the vehicles involved, officials said.
“Safety of our community and the drivers along our roadways is our highest priority,” Lt. Jeff Payne, commander of the Indiana State Police Indianapolis District, said in a news release. “Drag racing is something that will not be tolerated. We will continue to utilize special patrols and unmarked vehicles to monitor and stop these illegal and reckless drivers.”
