He lied about shooting fireworks at highway cars until police showed him the chopper video.
A Florida man denied throwing fireworks at passing cars until officers revealed an eye in the sky caught everything.
You trust other drivers to keep you safe when flying down a busy road. But on one holiday night, drivers on a major highway had to dodge burning fireworks shot from a moving car.
WHAT HAPPENED
It happened on Interstate 95 in St. Johns County, Florida.
A passenger in a car started shooting fireworks directly at other drivers.
When police pulled the car over, the passenger tried to lie.
"No man, not us," he said, as shown on new police bodycam video.
But a police chopper was flying high above them.
The crew in the sky filmed the whole thing.
When the deputy told the passenger about the video, his story fell apart.
Officers arrested him on the spot.
FACT BOX
- Date: July 4, 2026
- Location: Interstate 95, St. Johns County, Florida
- The Charge: Shooting a deadly missile out of a moving vehicle
- Key Evidence: Video from a police chopper and officer body cameras
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WHY IT MATTERS
Throwing anything out of a fast car is very dangerous.
When those items are burning fireworks, they can easily cause a major crash.
This case shows how police now use high-tech tools in the sky to watch roads in real time.
Even if you think no one is looking, a camera in the clouds might see you.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
The passenger now faces a serious felony charge in court.
Under Florida law, shooting a deadly missile can lead to years in prison.
Local police say they will keep using choppers to patrol busy roads during major holidays.
WHAT WE STILL DON'T KNOW
- Were any other drivers hurt or did any cars get damaged by the fireworks?
- Why did the passenger decide to shoot fireworks at traffic in the first place?
- Will the driver of the car face any charges for helping him?
SOURCE NOTE
This story is based on video and reports from the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office. All charges are allegations — the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty.