5 Fast & Foolish Teens Caught on Bodycam

A 19-year-old female driver, Tara Palmieri, was arrested for felony fleeing and eluding law enforcement after an officer, who was investigating a separate hit-and-run, attempted to flag her down for speeding and reckless passing. The officer, in full uniform, stood in the road with hands up, but Palmieri rapidly accelerated away, driving over a mile before being located. Her father later criticized her 'arrogant and cocky' attitude, which he believed exacerbated her situation.

The officer stated he was in the road, hands up, clearly uniformed, and that Palmieri 'rapidly accelerated away' from him. He confirmed the incident was captured on bodycam. The vehicle was subsequently towed and placed on a 30-day hold. Her father explicitly mentioned her attitude and its potential impact on her nursing career.

An 18-year-old male, Shaun, was cited for driving 60 mph in a 25 mph residential zone, along with reckless operation and improper display of plates. His excuse of needing to use the bathroom was dismissed by the officer, who emphasized the extreme danger to children. Shaun pleaded guilty to all counts, incurring $355 in fines and four points on his license.

Officer's bodycam footage and direct statements confirm Shaun's speed (60 mph in a 25 mph zone) and the multiple citations issued. The officer explicitly warned about the risk of killing a child and the life-ruining consequences.

Santiago Londano, 19, was arrested under Florida's 'Super Speeder' law for driving 106 mph. This law designates driving 50 mph or more over the posted speed limit on any roadway as an arrestable offense. Despite his excuse that his mother was rushing him, Santiago spent the night in jail and had to bond out.

The officer explicitly states, 'If you get caught doing 50 mi over the postal speed limit on any roadway in the state of Florida, it's an arrestable offense.' Santiago was clocked at 106 mph, arrested, and charged with exceeding 100 mph.

Lorenzo Oliva, driving 115 mph, attempted to evade Florida Highway Patrol by turning off his headlights and hiding his vehicle in a water canal. After being located, he ignored verbal commands and then repeatedly refused to provide his date of birth or age, citing his Miranda rights. Officers clarified that basic identification and medical questions are not covered by the right to remain silent. He was ultimately charged with DUI, reckless driving, obstructing, and felony fleeing with disregard of safety, and was found guilty in a trial in abstentia after failing to appear in court.

Bodycam footage shows Lorenzo turning off lights, hiding in a canal, and his repeated refusal to state his age or birthday. Officers explicitly state, 'We're not asking you questions about the crime you've committed. They need to know if you're under 18 or you're over 18.' He was charged with multiple felonies and found guilty.

A routine traffic stop for a car speeding at 105 mph on I4 led to the arrest of passenger John Turich Smith, 20, who was wanted for the shooting death of a 15-year-old girl. Authorities described the shooting as a targeted attack involving multiple shooters. Smith was charged with premeditated murder and two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm, with prosecutors pursuing the death penalty.

The report states, 'Riding in the passenger seat was 20-year-old John Turich Smith, a man authorities say is wanted for the shooting death of a 15-year-old girl.' Details of the charges and the pursuit of the death penalty are provided.