Suffolk County Police cited two drivers for an illegal speed contest and reckless driving last night in Islandia.
On January 4, at 8:45 p.m., members of the Suffolk County Police Street Takeover Task Force observed two 2024 Mercedes-Benz four-door sedans traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway near Exit 58 weaving in and out of traffic at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour.
Officers safely stopped both vehicles and cited their drivers, Dean Carfora, 24, of Lloyd Harbor, and Matthew Famighette, 24, of West Babylon, for illegal speed contest, reckless driving, and multiple Vehicle Traffic Law and Suffolk County Law violations. They will be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on January 24.
Both vehicles were seized.