Police in Philadelphia told NBC10 that a cop car was rammed by a vehicle trying to flee in an incident in the city on Saturday night.
According to police, dozens of vehicles were driving out of control and doing donuts near the intersection of Adams and Torresdale avenues in the Frankford section of Philadelphia around 9:45 p.m.
"This is something that the city is just not going to tolerate. This has the potential to be incredibly dangerous and catastrophic both for the participants and innocent bystanders," Inspector D.F. Pace said. "We are going to do everything that we possibly can to eradicate this type of activity."
Pace also said that the people participating in this event were refusing to leave and even taunting officers who responded to the scene.
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According to police, officers encountered a large crowd engaged in reckless driving activities, including multiple vehicles performing burnouts.
While attempting to disperse the crowd, officials said, a patrol vehicle from the 15th Police District was struck by a fleeing vehicle driven by a 19-year-old man.
On Monday, officials identified this driver as Chase Possert of Hamilton, NJ.
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The crash caused damage, but no injuries, officials said in an update on Sunday.
Officials said that Possert has been charged with assault on police, reckless driving, and related charges.
Four additional 17-year-old male occupants of the vehicle were issued citations and released, officials said.
In a separate incident at the same location, police officials said, officers encountered a 2023 gray Dodge Charger involved in drag racing.
The driver, a 33-year-old male -- who police officials identified as David Wyche of West Norriton on Monday -- was arrested for reckless driving and related offenses.
During this incident, officials said a patrol vehicle from the 26th District sustained damage when an unknown individual threw a bottle of tequila at the vehicle, striking the hood and cracking the windshield.
NBC10 crews were there as police investigated the scene and our cameras captured what appeared to be burn marks on the pavement.
This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.
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