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Man Arrested After Rifle Found in Car Following Miami Beach Hit-and-Run Crash: Police

Police say officers saw the crash take place near the 900 block of 41st Street when a BMW crashed into a parked Tesla and did not stop

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Four people were detained after an alleged hit-and-run crash in Miami Beach early Thursday morning with one remaining in custody.

Police say officers saw the crash take place around 5 a.m. near the 900 block of 41st Street when a BMW crashed into a parked Tesla and did not stop.

Officers followed the BMW as it traveled westbound before becoming disabled and stopping near Alton Road, after which four people inside fled the scene.

“It is safe to assume that at about 5 o’clock in the morning, you’re driving a vehicle, you crash into another vehicle, cause extensive damage, continue on, then flee from officers...they’re up to no good," said Miami Beach Police Ofc. Ernesto Rodriguez.

Police took two men and two women into custody, but three were later released. 20-year-old Blake Graham, was charged possession of the rifle and resisting arrest.

No one was hurt in the crash.

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