One of the biggest names in modern street-racing TV is now at the center of a criminal case in New York.
What We Know So Far
David Comstock, better known to fans as Daddy Dave from “Street Outlaws,” was arrested and booked into jail on misdemeanor charges tied to alleged stalking and criminal tampering. The arrest immediately sent shockwaves through the street racing community, where Comstock has remained one of the most recognizable figures since the Discovery Channel series exploded in popularity more than a decade ago.
‘Street Outlaws’ Daddy Dave Arrested For Stalking in New York https://t.co/lohUMmpTfg
— TMZ (@TMZ) May 13, 2026
Many of the details are still unclear. According to booking information, Comstock was taken into custody in Steuben County, New York. Authorities booked him on one misdemeanor stalking charge along with a misdemeanor criminal tampering charge, with the tampering allegation reportedly involving interference with another person’s property in a way that causes major inconvenience. Officials haven’t publicly released additional details surrounding the alleged incident itself, and investigators haven’t laid out what specific events triggered the charges — no formal court findings or additional evidence have been made public yet, which is exactly where the story turns murky. Comstock was reportedly being held without bail following the arrest, a detail that immediately ramped up online speculation, though it’s worth separating confirmed facts from assumptions while information stays limited. These remain allegations at this stage, and Comstock is entitled to a presumption of innocence unless and until proven otherwise in court.
Why This Arrest Is Drawing So Much Attention
After the arrest, Comstock’s booking photo started circulating fast across automotive and entertainment media, and reactions moved just as quickly among longtime “Street Outlaws” fans. He first appeared on “Street Outlaws” during the show’s original rise in popularity back in 2013, and over time built a reputation as one of the most competitive racers on the show, becoming heavily associated with Oklahoma street racing culture and high-horsepower builds. Love it or hate it, “Street Outlaws” undeniably changed how visible street-racing culture became in America, turning local racers into national personalities, and Daddy Dave was right in the middle of that rise — his cars, rivalries, crashes, and rebuilds became part of the show’s backbone, which is a big reason this arrest is pulling so much attention. It’s the kind of story that can draw national attention while remaining tied to a niche culture that fiercely protects its own, a dynamic that gets especially charged when legal trouble enters the picture, since for years “Street Outlaws” blurred the line between underground racing and mainstream entertainment.
The biggest missing piece right now is context. Without more from investigators or court filings, much of the story stays open to interpretation, and that additional information is likely coming soon. When a figure as recognizable as Daddy Dave ends up in a jail booking, the details rarely stay quiet for long.
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