DENVER (KDVR) — The Loveland Police Department reported the arrest of a street racer in a Facebook post, assuring residents that the agency is cracking down on dangerous road behaviors.

The agency shared details from an incident that occurred "a few weeks ago" that started when a traffic team saw two vehicles racing in the 3000 block of South Lincoln Avenue. Police officers initiated traffic stops, and one of the vehicles pulled off the road.

The second driver sped from the scene, ran a red light and turned off the vehicle's lights before crashing. The driver didn't stop there, police said, fleeing the scene on foot where he was ultimately hit with a stun gun and arrested.

Police said the suspect smelled of alcohol and found that his driver's license had been revoked.

"Needless to say, the subject was placed under arrest and transported to the Larimer County Jail," the department shared.

The agency said that the community has voiced concerns about street racing, saying it has "become a dangerous problem throughout Loveland," and said officers completed over 8,000 traffic stops in 2024.

"The LPD is often described as not taking these types of incidents seriously, but we want to assure the community that we do and they are being worked," the agency said.

The police department also said that it sees social media posts that alert drivers to their locations while working traffic details.

"We respect the free speech communication of doing such, but please know it can be counterproductive in our efforts, especially in smaller, residential areas," the agency said.