News Release

INDIANAPOLIS – One man has been arrested after a group of motorists allegedly shut down traffic on I-465 in Indianapolis for the sake of hosting races.

The Indiana State Police Dispatch Center began receiving emergency calls late Saturday night, Jan. 22, about vehicles intentionally blocking traffic on I-465 near 56th Street on the east side of Indianapolis. Callers were reporting several cars were lined up across the lanes to stop traffic so other vehicles could race, according to a news release from ISP.

Troopers responded to the area and observed what appeared to be an organized street race occurring. One of the vehicles blocking traffic was pulled over and the driver was subsequently arrested. Martin Green, 25, Indianapolis, faces the preliminary charges of obstruction of traffic with a motor vehicle, a level 6 felony; and driving while suspended, a Class A Misdemeanor.

Green was allegedly using his vehicle to block oncoming traffic in the northbound lanes of I-465 to allow other vehicles in his group to race. 

Investigators believe the groups involved in this street race are also responsible for a similar event that occurred on Sept. 25, 2021, in which Green allegedly participated.