$50K bond for man accused of doing donuts in stolen car downtown
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man accused of driving recklessly in downtown Memphis in a stolen car while in possession of drugs and a stolen gun was granted a $50,000 bond Monday.
Gavin Robinson, 28, was arrested early Sunday morning at Union and Fourth Street, where police said he was doing donuts in a stolen black Charger near pedestrians.
MPD said they received a complaint about several vehicles driving recklessly at that location.
Officers said when they arrived on the scene, they saw a black 2021 Dodge Charger revving the engine and traveling in a circular motion, accelerate, lose traction, and nearly hit other vehicles.
Police deployed stop sticks and said Robinson bailed out of the Charger after it became disabled.
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He was arrested while allegedly attempting to flee the scene on foot. The Charger came back as stolen from Atoka, Tennessee.
According to police, an anonymous tipster reported seeing Robinson throw a black backpack near a dumpster.
Officers located the backpack and said it contained money, cocaine, fentanyl, and a scale. Police said they also found a Glock 17 handgun next to the backpack, which was stolen.
Robinson was charged with two counts of theft of property, reckless driving, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, and evading arrest.
He is set to appear in court on Tuesday.
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