A routine traffic stop in Buckeye's Verrado community took an unexpected turn when a Dodge Charger driven by 19-year-old Seth Rabago was clocked at nearly double the speed limit and the situation escalated to a felony arrest this past weekend. According to the Buckeye Police Department, at around 10 p.m. on Saturday, Rabago was stopped for driving 75 miles per hour in a 40 MPH zone on Verrado Way near Western Drive.
The incident began when Rabago handed over his driver's license to an officer but as a second officer conversed with him, he sped off abruptly, nearly hitting the officer in the process, Officer returned to their patrol vehicle, had just moments earlier been talking to Rabago as he sat in his vehicle. Upon his sudden departure Buckeye police initiated a search that led them to the address on Rabago’s driver’s license; meanwhile, they received a call from a family member stating that Rabago was ready to turn himself in.
Rabago was subsequently arrested by the officers and was booked into jail with charges stacking up against him, which included speeding, unlawful flight from law enforcement, and aggravated assault. The incident adds to the ongoing traffic enforcement efforts in Verrado, which the Buckeye police have been actively conducting.
The police have stepped up their patrols in the area responding to traffic concerns voiced by local residents, they're watchful for offenses ranging from speeding and stop sign violations to noise pollution from loud exhausts. These measures are part of a concerted effort to enhance road safety in the Verrado community, according to the Buckeye Police Department. Editor's Note: A previous version of this article misstated the sequence of events.
