Loganville man’s car impounded after ‘laying drag’ at Atlanta gas station parking lot, police say

ATLANTA – Atlanta police say a Loganville man’s automobile was impounded after he was caught ‘laying drag’ within the parking zone of an Atlanta gasoline station.

Officers say the incident occurred round 10:43 p.m. on Saturday on the BP gasoline station close to the world of seventeenth St. and 14th St.

When officers canvassed the world, they mentioned about 15 avenue racers started fleeing the scene, aside from a maroon Dodge Charger who determined to ‘lay drag’ for 15-20 seconds within the parking zone.

Authorities recognized Zachary Christopher Lewis, of Loganville, as the driving force after authorities say he was arrested after making an attempt to flee, however couldn’t as a consequence of heavy site visitors on the cease gentle.  

Officers approached the automobile and gave Lewis verbal instructions to close the automobile off the place they then recovered a loaded firearm and marijuana from the automobile, authorities say.

Loaded firearm officers say was discovered within the automobile of Zachary Christopher Lewis. (Atlanta Police Division)

“Lewis’s automobile was impounded, and he was transported to Atlanta Metropolis Corrections with out incident,” Atlanta Police Division officers mentioned.

Atlanta Police Division officers additionally acknowledged that “those that intend to drive recklessly and lay drag on Metropolis of Atlanta Streets—You run the danger being arrested together with dropping your automobile and privilege to drive.”